FC Barcelona also lose to promoted Rayo Vallecano

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The 17-year-old Gavi can't believe it: Barcelona lost again

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OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP

The crisis at FC Barcelona is worsening.

The Catalans, with German national goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, lost 1-0 (0-1) to newly promoted Rayo Vallecano and thus suffered their fourth defeat in the last six competitive games.

Former star Radamel Falcao (30th) left national goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen with no chance to defend himself on his fourth goal of the season.

The Dutch international striker Memphis Depay missed the possible compensation when he failed with a penalty he had inflicted on Rayo goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski (72nd).

The athletically and financially troubled Barça does not come to rest and after ten games is 15 points in the middle of the table, far from the top and the Champions League places.

For coach Ronald Koeman, who has been criticized for months, it could be tight.

Barça only lost the Clásico to Real Madrid on Sunday.

Rayo keeps four points ahead of the flagging title candidate close to the Champions League places.

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