🤩 Dani Olmo had a debut to remember, scoring a late winner as FC Barcelona clinched a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday! 🇪🇸⚽️
The 26-year-old Spanish international, freshly signed from Leipzig, made an immediate impact after coming on at halftime. In the 82nd minute, Olmo unleashed a low left-footed shot into the far corner, brilliantly assisted by the young talent Lamine Yamal. Talk about making an entrance! 🔥🙌
\"I was super anxious to get out there, and it couldn't have gone any better,\" Olmo beamed after the match. \"I'm so happy to help the team and start this new chapter.\" 😄
But the night wasn't all smooth sailing for the Catalans. Rayo Vallecano, celebrating their centennial year 🎉, struck first when Unai López found the net just nine minutes in. Barcelona had to dig deep to turn things around.
After Olmo rattled the crossbar in the 58th minute (so close! 😱), it was Pedri who leveled the score with a slick finish from near the penalty spot, thanks to an assist from Raphinha. The momentum shifted, and Barça fans could feel the comeback brewing. 🔵🔴
There was a moment of controversy when Robert Lewandowski thought he'd put the visitors ahead, only for VAR to disallow the goal due to a foul in the buildup by Jules Kounde. But Olmo's late heroics ensured Barcelona walked away with all three points. 🥳
New coach Hansi Flick was pleased but tempered his joy. \"We deserved these three points,\" he said. \"Dani scored the goal; that's why we're happy he's with us.\" However, Flick expressed concern over a late injury to 17-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal, adding, \"It's sad because in the dressing room, no one is truly happy when a teammate is hurt.\" 🙁
With this victory, Barcelona maintains their perfect start to the 2024-25 La Liga season. Next up, they're gearing up for even tougher challenges ahead. But with talents like Olmo stepping up, the future looks bright at Camp Nou! ✨🏟️
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Dani Olmo scores in La Liga debut as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1
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