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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>Barcelona lost at Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a Wednesday Spanish La Liga match, missing out on an opportunity to boost their league lead. On Tuesday Girona shocked second-place Real Madrid 4-2 in a Spanish La Liga match, encouraging Barcelona on their chances.<\/p>\n

Despite the loss, Barcelona are now 11 points clear of Real Madrid with seven matches left in the La Liga. Home team Rayo Vallecano sealed a narrow win with Alvaro Garcia Rivera and Fran Garcia as the scorers.<\/p>\n

Barcelona’s Polish star Robert Lewandowski scored a late consolation via a powerful left-footed volley. Barca kept their lead with 76 points in 31 matches, followed by Real Madrid, which racked up 65.<\/p>\n

Mid-table Rayo Vallecano boosted their points to 43. Meanwhile third-place Atletico Madrid, with 63 points, are breathing down Real Madrid\u2019s neck. Atletico Madrid took a 3-1 win against Mallorca in a Wednesday match at their home ground Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. The 2022-23 Spanish La Liga season will end after matchday 38 in June. Barcelona are seeking their first domestic title since 2019.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Mozambique. Barcelona lost at Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a Wednesday Spanish La Liga match, missing out on an opportunity to boost their league lead. On Tuesday Girona shocked second-place Real Madrid 4-2 in a Spanish La Liga match, encouraging Barcelona on their chances. 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