Rayo Vallecano boss praises Barcelona star but questions final result: ‘A draw would have been fair’
Barcelona have secured another vital three points in their push towards the La Liga title. Against a determined Rayo Vallecano side, the Catalans were pushed to their limits and ultimately relied on ...
Rayo Vallecano boss praises Barcelona star but questions final result: ‘A draw would have been fair’ Barcelona have secured another vital three points in their push towards the La Liga title. Against a determined Rayo Vallecano side, the Catalans were pushed to their limits and ultimately relied on fine margins to come out on top with a 1-0 scoreline. From the away dugout, Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez walked away with mixed emotions.
While the result officially goes down as a defeat, there was a strong sense that his team had done enough to take something from the game. “I think a draw would have been a fair result,” he said after the match. “We deserved a goal in the second half, but it’s true that these teams can bounce back if you score against them.
Even so, we could have tied this game. ” The only goal Rather than sitting deep and absorbing pressure, Rayo opted for a more proactive approach, something Perez believes is necessary when facing elite opposition. In the end, the decisive blow came from a familiar source – Barcelona’s growing efficiency from set pieces.
Araujo scored the only goal of the match. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Perez acknowledged that this was no coincidence but rather a reflection of a clear tactical strength. “They scored on a set piece, and the statistics show they’re one of the best teams in Europe in that regard.