Overview
- Robert Lewandowski scored the decisive goal with a 28th-minute penalty after a foul on Íñigo Martínez, confirmed via VAR.
- Barcelona's win moves them level on 51 points with Real Madrid but ahead on goal difference, with Atlético Madrid trailing by one point.
- The victory extends Barcelona's unbeaten streak in 2025 to 12 matches while ending Rayo Vallecano's nine-game unbeaten run dating back to December 7.
- Rayo Vallecano created several scoring opportunities, including a disallowed goal and a missed header by Jorge de Frutos in added time.
- Lamine Yamal, playing his 100th career game, had a notable chance saved by Rayo goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, who kept the match competitive.