Barcelona have lost three consecutive home games in the same season for the first time in their illustrious history after slumping to a shock 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Sunday.

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Following home defeats against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League and against Cadiz in LaLiga on Monday, the club has now secured some most unwanted history.

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The result also means 11th-placed Rayo have completed the league double over Barca for the first time, following their 1-0 home win in October.

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Real Madrid at the top of the standings and means their fierce rivals can now clinch the league title with either a draw or win at home to Espanyol on Saturday.

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Barcelona remain second in the table, level on points with Sevilla and two points clear of Atletico Madrid.

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