The Spanish top club FC Barcelona and his German trainer Hansi Flick have received the first setback of the new season.
At Rayo Vallecano, the blue grana did not get over a 1: 1 (1: 0) and thus missed the jump back to the top of the table from La Liga. Above all, the VAR caused discussion on Sunday evening – because it did not work.
Superstar Lamine Yamal brought the favorite, which had started with two wins from two games, in the lead by penalty (40th). The 18-year-old had previously brought out the penalty with a remarkable solo including double heel trick. There was contact with Rayo defender Pep Chavarría, referee Mateo Busquets pointed to the point – but could not look at the pictures again.
This caused a lack of understanding among the hosts, only after almost two and a half minutes Yamal Cool. Even before the game started, confusion had prevailed on the sidelines, the kick -off was delayed. Referee Busquets called Flick and his opposite Iñigo Pérez and explained that due to a communication disorder, the game must begin without Var.
Underdog Rayo played at eye level from the start. Defender Andrei Ratiu failed in the 17th minute free-standing on Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia, Fran Pérez finally met under the crossbar to equalize (67th). Barca was able to thank García several times in the final phase, successor to Marc-André Ter Stegen, not to have completely gotten the game out of hand.