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Dani Olmo was making his belated debut in Spanish football after leaving the country as a 16-year-old Dani Olmo scored a debut winner just hours after finally being registered for Barcelona as Hansi Flick's side came from behind to keep up their winning start to La Liga. Olmo rejoined Barca from RB Leipzig for a reported 60m euros (£51m) earlier this month but could not play because of the Spanish top-flight's strict financial rules. But after Ilkay Gundogan was released back to Manchester City, and defender Clement Lenglet moved to Atletico Madrid, the 26-year-old was able to feature at Rayo Vallecano. And the playmaker found the winner late on, curling in left-footed after great work from fellow Spain Euro 2024 hero Lamine Yamal. Barca top La Liga after playing three games and are the only side still with a 100% record. Unai Lopez gave the home side an early lead which they held until the hour mark, when Pedri played a fine one-two with Raphinha and stroked in. Olmo, who was at Barcelona as a boy but left for Dinamo Zagreb at the age of 16 without making an appearance, then stole the points and the headlines with his fantastic finish. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 27th August 2024 at 22: 33 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Iñigo Pérez Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Primera División All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Rayo Vallecano 1, Barcelona 2. Second Half ends, Rayo Vallecano 1, Barcelona 2. Foul by Raphinha (Barcelona). Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Adri Embarba (Rayo Vallecano) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Corner, Rayo Vallecano. Conceded by Iñigo Martínez. Corner, Rayo Vallecano. Conceded by Iñigo Martínez. Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona). Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Marc Bernal went off injured after Barcelona had used all subs. Corner, Rayo Vallecano. Conceded by Iñigo Martínez. Attempt missed. Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Adri Embarba with a headed pass. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Marc Bernal (Barcelona). Substitution, Barcelona. Pau Víctor replaces Lamine Yamal. Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Iván Balliu. Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Dani Olmo with a cross. Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jules Koundé. Marc Bernal (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Marc Bernal (Barcelona). © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.