European roundup: Barcelona held by Rayo and Leverkusen return to top spot

Florian Lejeune’s own goal gives Xavi’s side a 1-1 drawÁlex Grimaldo scores in 3-0 win for Xabi Alonso’s leaders

Barcelona rescued a point with a 1-1 draw away at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday thanks to a late second-half own goal by the defender Florian Lejeune.

The La Liga champions are third in the standings on 31 points, one behind second-placed Real Madrid and three back from the surprise leaders Girona, both of whom have a game in hand.

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