Madrid, Sep 1
Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 against FC Barcelona in the Vallecas Stadium on Sunday, halting the latter's perfect start to the La Liga season.
The draw maintained the good feeling for Rayo fans after the club qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, and if it hadn't been for a stunning display from Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia, Rayo would have taken all three points.
Garcia made several excellent saves to keep the score level as Rayo pushed for a winner in the last half hour, after Fran Perez had cancelled out Lamine Yamal's first-half penalty with a volley from corner.
Barca had taken the lead from the spot after the referee penalized Pep Chavarria for a challenge on Yamal at a moment when the VAR connection from the ground wasn't working.