Rayo Vallecano head coach Iñigo Pérez has moved to reveal his appreciation for the talents boasted by a leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga rivals Barcelona.Rayo of course made the trip

Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona took advantage of Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid dropping points to defeat Rayo Vallecano and go top of La Liga.