0:1! Barcelona fails to score for the first time

What happened?

Barcelona's goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday was their first match without a goal in all competitions this season. The result leaves them two points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Rayo's defensive resilience

Rayo Vallecano's defence was well-organised and disciplined, making it difficult for Barcelona to create clear-cut chances. The visitors also defended deep, which prevented Barcelona from getting behind their defence.

Why did Barcelona fail to score?

There were a number of reasons why Barcelona failed to score against Rayo Vallecano. Firstly, they were without their key striker Robert Lewandowski, who is suspended.

Lack of creativity

Barcelona also lacked creativity in attack. They were unable to find a way to break down Rayo's defence, and their passing was often too slow and predictable.

What does this mean for Barcelona?

The draw against Rayo Vallecano is a setback for Barcelona in the title race.

Title race

Real Madrid are now two points ahead of Barcelona at the top of the table, and they have a game in hand. If Barcelona want to win the title, they need to start scoring goals again.