Luis Suarez saves Barcelona from surprise slip-up against Vallecano

Vallecano 2-3 Barcelona: Relive all the action from the Estadio Vallecano

Luis Suarez's winner came in the 90th minute (Getty)

Barcelona stunned Rayo Vallecano with two late goals as they claimed a 3-2 comeback victory to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.

The Spanish champions took an early lead through Luis Suarez but looked to be heading for defeat when efforts from Jose Pozo and Alvaro Garcia either side of half-time turned the game on its head.

Ousmane Dembele equalised with three minutes remaining and then Suarez got his second goal of the game in the final minute to seal a dramatic comeback.

Ernesto Valverde decided to name an unchanged Barcelona side after last weekend's 5-1 demolition of Real Madrid in El Clasico, with Rafinha once again starting in place of the injured Lionel Messi.

Suarez opened the scoring after 11 minutes, firing home from point-blank range from Jordi Alba's cutback.

Jose Angel Pozo equalised for Vallecano after Suarez's opener (Getty)

After being caught out with a ball in behind to exploit Alba's pace, Rayo dropped a little deeper when defending, denying Barcelona space beyond their defensive line.

Valverde's team were now finding it more difficult to break through the sea of white shirts in front of them as the hosts grew into the match.

Pozo missed a glorious chance to equalise just before the half-hour mark when he poked the ball wide with the goal at his mercy - but Rayo would not have to wait much longer for their goal.

Despite the early setback, Rayo had managed to contain Barcelona after falling behind and a wonderful strike from Pozo got them level after 35 minutes.

A curling cross was not dealt with by the Barcelona backline, allowing Pozo to swing a beautiful strike past Marc-Andre ter Stegen and into the bottom right-hand corner of the net.

Suarez came within inches of restoring the visitors' lead just before the break, with his first-time shot striking a post.

Ousmane Dembele equalised for Barcelona in the 87th minute (Getty)

Cabrera Alberto Garcia did well to deny Rafinha at the start of the second half before Rayo stunned Barcelona by taking the lead through substitute Garcia.

The 26-year-old had been on the field less than a minute when he turned the ball in from close range after Raul de Tomas' diving header came back off a post.

Barcelona desperately pushed forward as they tried to find a way back into the game but they struggled to create chances.

Suarez came close with a header late on before Dembele equalised with three minutes remaining as he fired a low half-volley straight into the bottom left-hand corner of the net.

Barcelona then won it in the final minute when Suarez popped up at the far post to convert Roberto's cross, squeezing the ball past Alberto Garcia.

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Relive all the action below.

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80 mins: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Barcelona

Into the last ten minutes here at Vallecas and Rayo look the more likely of either side to get the next goal. The hosts have really picked up their game this half, but they are reminded of the frontline they are defending against, with the goalkeeper getting down to deny Suarez. 

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90 min: Juventus 3-1 Cagliari

Three minutes added on at the Allianz Stadium. 

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Full Time: Juventus 3-1 Cagliari

That's 14 undefeated for Max Allegri's Juventus with that win. It all started early through Paulo Dybala, but despite Joao Pedro's equaliser, Juventus had enough in the tank to get the win thanks to a Bradaric own goal and Juan Cuadrado's late strike.

The Old Lady reopen a six-point gap at the top of the Serie A table, while Cagliari suffer their first defeat in four games.

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GOAL! Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Barcelona (Dembele 87')

That's harsh on the hosts but what a finish from the Frenchman, who had had a quiet game until now. He meets Gerard Pique's knockdown on the half-volley and finds the bottom corner with a crisp left-foot strike. 

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GOAL! Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Barcelona (Suarez 90')

Heartbreak for the hosts. A hopeful cross towards the back post is met by the Uruguayan, who slides in and finishes past the goalkeeper at the near post. 

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90 min: Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Barcelona

Four minutes added on for Rayo to rescue something from this. 

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Full Time: Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Barcelona

So Barcelona do take advantage of Atletico's slip-up, but only just.

After opening the scoring, Luis Suarez's last-gasp winner left a dogged Rayo empty handed. 

The hosts more than played their part, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead through Pozo and Alvaro Garcia.

They held that lead until the final five minutes, when Ousmane Dembele equlaised before Suarez's final act. 

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What an evening of European football, eh?

Juventus kept their nerve to see off Cagliari 3-1 thanks to goals from Dybala, a Bradaric own goal and Cuadrado. Joao Pedro's equlaiser ten minutes before the break did give Max Allegri's side a scare but they eventually came through.

Barcelona were involved in a thriller in Madrid, going 1-0 up before having the table turned on them and trailing 2-1 midway through the second half.

Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez rescued the Catalan giants to give them all three points and extend their lead at the top of the table to four points. 

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