18 February 2025
Barcelona stripped arch rivals Real Madrid of the top spot in the La Liga table, after its hard-fought victory over guest Rayo Vallecano with a goal by Polish Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona claimed the valuable 3 points from Rayo Vallecano with an unanswered goal after an exciting match and somewhat controversial match that took place on Monday evening at the "Luis Companys" stadium at the conclusion of the twenty-fourth round of the Spanish League.
Barcelona's goal was scored by Robert Lewandowski from a penalty kick in the 28th minute of the match, and the referee disallowed a goal in favor of Rayo Vallecano due to offside.
Barcelona took advantage of Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Osasuna, and Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo, to climb to the top of "La Liga" with 51 points, with a goal difference over second-placed Real Madrid and a point over third-placed Atletico.
Barcelona (51 points, first on goal difference)
Real Madrid (51 points)
Atletico Madrid (50 points)
Athletic Bilbao (45 points)
Villarreal (41 points)
Rayo Vallecano (35 points)
Real Mallorca (34 points)
Real Betis (32 points)
Osasuna (32 points)
Girona (31 points)
Sevilla (31 points)
Real Sociedad (31 points)
Getafe (30 points)
Celta Vigo (29 points)
Espanyol (24 points)
Leganes (24 points)
Las Palmas (23 points)
Valencia (23 points)
Deportivo Alaves (22 points)
Valladolid (15 points)
