We all knew it was coming and it finally happened after Radamel Falcao delivered Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win over Barcelona in another uninspiring showing from Ronald Koeman’s men.
Once again Barcelona were sloppy, predictable, enjoyed bags of possession but offered very little consistent goal threat. They still should have taken a point but Memphis Depay, usually so reliable from the spot, saw his kick saved by Stole Dimitrievski.
The result leaves Barca still without an away win this season in La Liga, having managed only one goal on their travels, and also made it three defeats from their last four in Spain’s top flight.