US EditionAraujo Header Scrapes Liga Leaders Barca Win over Rayo
Ronald Araujo scored the only goal from a corner as Rayo Vallecano dominated late but goalkeeper Joan Garcia's multiple saves preserved Barcelona's victory.
- On Mar 22, 2026, Ronald Araujo headed Joao Cancelo's corner to settle a 1-0 win for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
- With Eric Garcia rested, Flick started Araujo, who had not featured much since a late‑year mental‑health break and was a midweek substitute in the Champions League, for tactical rotation.
- Called up to Spain, Joan Garcia made crucial saves, denying Alvaro Garcia and Unai Lopez during Rayo's second-half dominance.
- Post‑match reactions stressed the result's immediate significance, with Garcia telling DAZN, 'We knew how important it was to get this win before the international break, we did it, but it's true we suffered more than we would have liked'.
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Barcelona Vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga 2025‑26: Joan Garcia Shines In Victory As Pressure Mounts On Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Camp Nou courtesy of Ronald Araujo’s header and Joan Garcia’s key saves, extending their lead over Real Madrid to seven points
The interventions of the grana blue goalkeeper stand out in front of an excellent Vallecano team
The Rayo Vallecano forgave Barcelona with several failed occasions, especially in the second part, before a Joan García who was sublime in the goal culé. The Catalan goalkeeper cleared everything they threw him and the Madrid team had very little success in facing the rival goal. You cannot believe the Rayo Vallecano after the match after losing 1-0 in the Camp Nou to a very poor Barcelona. The blue team dominated in the first part, scored a goa…
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