Overview
- Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Camp Nou, decided by a Ronald Araújo header from a João Cancelo corner.
- Raphinha created multiple chances and forced the corner that led to the goal but did not score.
- Real Madrid defeated Atlético de Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabéu with two goals from Vinícius Júnior, while Federico Valverde scored and was later sent off.
- The round-29 table shows Barcelona on 73 points, Real Madrid on 69, Villarreal on 58 and Atlético on 57.
- LaLiga now pauses for the FIFA window, with Barcelona visiting Atlético and Real Madrid traveling to Mallorca in early April after a demanding stretch noted for Barcelona's fatigue.