Barcelona returned to the top of the La Liga 2024-25 points table on goal difference as Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday (February 18). The Catalan club took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to move onto 51 points,

Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick defended the use of the video assistant referee (VAR) after Rayo Vallecano were left fuming following a number of controversial decisions during Monday's LaLiga match. Ba