Spanish champions FC Barcelona slipped up in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday (Nov 25) in LaLiga, continuing a worrying run of underwhelming performances. Surprise leaders Girona and Real Madrid in second now have the chance to extend their lead on the Catalans, fourth, over the next two days. Antoine Griezmann's header earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Real Mallorca later Saturday to take the Rojiblancos third, above Barca on goal difference, having played a game fewer.
FC Barcelona remain fourth in LaLiga after a late own goal rescued a draw at Rayo Vallecano. Trailing at the break to Unai Lopez's stunning strike, Barca dominated the second half but missed good chances. They finally got their reward when Florian Lejeune bundled into his own net under pressure from Robert Lewandowski.
Second-placed Real Madrid face Cadiz on Sunday while leaders Girona host Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
Barca made six changes from the side that came from behind to beat Alaves before the international break, with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen an absence through injury. His replacement, Inaki Pena, looked shaky from the off and was beaten by Lopez's ferocious right-foot effort midway through the first half.
Frustrated by a disjointed display, boss Xavi turned to Ilkay Gundogan from the bench and Barca dominated the second half.
However, despite taking 10 shots to Rayo's three after the break, they still needed the help of Lejeune in the 82nd minute, as he clumsily steered the ball past his own goalkeeper with Lewandowski waiting to pounce.
