Overview
- Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead from the spot in the 37th minute after referee Busquets Ferrer awarded a disputed penalty that could not be checked due to intermittent VAR failures.
- Fran Pérez leveled for Rayo Vallecano in the second half, securing a draw in Vallecas.
- Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia made several decisive saves and was highlighted as the standout performer.
- The result leaves Barcelona on 7 points, two behind Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao on 9 after Athletic's 2-1 win over Real Betis.
- Following the international break, Barcelona host Valencia on September 14 in a match framed as important to keep pace with the early leaders.