Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio de Vallecas Thu, 23 Apr - 6:00 PM
La Liga
Rayo Vallecano RAY
1 Winner 0
Espanyol ESY
Full Time Thu, 23 Apr 6:00 PM
Round 33 Regular Season
Sergio Camello - 87'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Rayo Vallecano secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Espanyol in their La Liga encounter, maintaining a clean sheet and all three points at home. The match was goalless at halftime, with both sides locked in a 0-0 stalemate after a cautious first 45 minutes. Rayo, identified as the stronger team, held a slight edge in possession at 53% to Espanyol's 47%, dictating the tempo without creating overwhelming chances. The decisive goal came in the second half, rewarding Rayo's persistence and defensive solidity. No red cards disrupted the flow, and there were no notable tactical adjustments reported. This result reflects Rayo's structural moderate deviation of 12.2%, aligning with their pre-match favoritism while showcasing efficiency in line with expectations. Espanyol's resilience kept the scoreline tight, but they couldn't convert their opportunities.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 win featured a moderate 12.2% structural deviation in their favor.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with pre-match expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable, preventing alignment assessment.
  • Market alignment: Final outcome aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable due to absent data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered the match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from dismissals.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

A. Cordero Vega

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Romano García

2nd Assistant

I. Bárcena Rodríguez

1st Assistant

J. Roca Robles

4th Official

Rayo Vallecano I. Pérez Soto
I. Pérez Soto
VS
Espanyol J. González Álvarez
J. González Álvarez
1.09
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.05
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mallorca Rank: L
Elche Rank: W
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Levante Rank: D
Sevilla Rank: D
Real Oviedo Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Real Betis Rank: D
Getafe Rank: L
Mallorca Rank: L
Real Oviedo Rank: D
Elche Rank: D
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 4 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Rayo Vallecano
87.77%
Draw
11.85%
Away Espanyol
0.38%

Movement

Changes since opening
Rayo Vallecano
-7.46%
Draw
+7.27%
Espanyol
+0.19%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.32
16.51
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Power Score
23.32
16.51
League Position
11
12
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Rayo Vallecano — Opponent-weighted form score
Espanyol — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rayo Vallecano Espanyol

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Rayo Vallecano

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Espanyol

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Rayo Vallecano ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Espanyol
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.75
36.60
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.60
35.75
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Rayo Vallecano -0.08 Efficiency Index
vs
Espanyol +0.08 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Rayo Vallecano ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Espanyol
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Rayo Vallecano
vs
Espanyol
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Rayo Vallecano 0.44
Espanyol 0.34
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Rayo Vallecano 0.00
Espanyol 0.03
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ESY had peak pressure around 82'.
  • ESY started the game with stronger pressure.
RAY Pressure ESY Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ESY reached the top pressure at 82' (82.41).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 23 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rayo Vallecano RAY Home
23 matches
Espanyol ESY Away
Match Record
8
Wins
11
4
Draws
4
11
Losses
8
Goals
29
Goals Scored
37
37
Goals Conceded
29
-8
Goal Difference
+8

Data last updated: 2026-04-24T00:02:23+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
D. Cárdenas Lindez
Spain
1 D. Cárdenas Lindez
A. Ratiu
Romania
2 A. Ratiu
P. Ciss
Senegal
6 P. Ciss
J. Vertrouwd
Substitution
Netherlands
33 J. Vertrouwd
J. Chavarría Pérez
Spain
3 J. Chavarría Pérez
P. Díaz Fanjul
Substitution
Spain
4 P. Díaz Fanjul
Ó. Martín Luengo
Substitution
Spain
23 Ó. Martín Luengo
J. De Frutos Sebastián
Spain
19 J. De Frutos Sebastián
I. Palazón Camacho
Spain
7 I. Palazón Camacho
L. Espino García
Substitution
Uruguay
22 L. Espino García
A. Zurawski
Substitution
Brazil
9 A. Zurawski
Pitch
M. Dmitrović
Serbia
13 M. Dmitrović
C. Romero Serrano
Spain
22 C. Romero Serrano
L. Cabrera Sasía
Uruguay
6 L. Cabrera Sasía
F. Calero Villa
Substitution
Spain
5 F. Calero Villa
O. El Hilali
Morocco
23 O. El Hilali
P. Milla Peña
Substitution
Spain
11 P. Milla Peña
E. Expósito Jaén
Spain
8 E. Expósito Jaén
P. Lozano Vizuete
Substitution
Spain
10 P. Lozano Vizuete
T. Dolan
Substitution
England
24 T. Dolan
R. Fernández Jaén
Substitution
Spain
9 R. Fernández Jaén
E. García Martínez
Spain
19 E. García Martínez

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 23, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 33 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio de Vallecas
Capacity :
14708
Attendance :
11605
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Judit Romano García
Adrián Cordero Vega
Israel Bárcena Rodríguez
Juan Francisco Roca Robles

Statistics

Possession
RAY
53%
ESY
47%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
4 Big Chances Created 2
9 Shots 6
39 Dangerous attacks 44
53 Possession 47
6 Corners 5
15 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
2 Injuries 0
0 Penalties 1
1 Assists 0
17 Throwins 24
52 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40
17 Successful Headers 16
21 Dribble Attempts 10
11 Successful Dribbles 4
11 Goal Kicks 12
95 Ball Safe 80
15 Goal Attempts 9

Attacking

3 Big Chances Missed 2
76 Attacks 108

Possession

80 Successful Passes Percentage 73
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 38
334 Passes 295
267 Successful Passes 214
59 Long Passes 60
28 Successful Long Passes 23
12 Key Passes 8

Defensive

6 Interceptions 8
56 Duels Won 46
13 Tackles 17
4 Saves 5

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 25
7 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
12 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Adrián Cordero Vega

Starting XI ▼

1
Dani Cárdenas
Dani Cárdenas Goalkeeper
5.99
2
Andrei Rațiu
Andrei Rațiu Defender
6.94
3
Pep Chavarría
Pep Chavarría Defender
6.84
6
Pathé Ciss
Pathé Ciss Defender
6.85
33
Jozhua Vertrouwd
Jozhua Vertrouwd Defender
6.38
16
Abdul Mumin
Abdul Mumin
Defender81'
6.41
4
Pedro Díaz
Pedro Díaz Midfielder
6.69
10
Sergio Camello
Sergio Camello
Attacker81'
6.46
7
Isi Palazón
Isi Palazón Midfielder
6.89
19
Jorge de Frutos
Jorge de Frutos Midfielder
6.92
22
Alfonso Espino
Alfonso Espino Midfielder
6.68
12
Ilias Akhomach
Ilias Akhomach
Attacker58'
6.75
23
Óscar Valentín
Óscar Valentín Midfielder
6.77
17
Unai López
Unai López
Midfielder76'
6.87
9
Alexandre Zurawski
Alexandre Zurawski Attacker
6.58
15
Gerard Gumbau
Gerard Gumbau
Midfielder76'
6.63
Referee : Adrián Cordero Vega

Starting XI ▼

13
Manuel Iori
Manuel Iori Goalkeeper
6.94
5
Fernando Calero
Fernando Calero Defender
6.87
38
Clemens Riedel
Clemens Riedel
Defender78'
6.71
6
Ludovic Taillandier
Ludovic Taillandier Defender
6.82
22
Carlos Romero
Carlos Romero Defender
6.79
23
Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali Defender
6.7
8
Edu Expósito
Edu Expósito Midfielder
7.14
10
Pol Lozano
Pol Lozano Midfielder
6.67
18
Charles Pickel
Charles Pickel
Midfielder46'
6.44
11
Pere Milla
Pere Milla Midfielder
6.89
15
Miguel Rubio
Miguel Rubio
Defender90+1'
6.65
24
Tyrhys Dolan
Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder
6.76
16
Cyril Ngonge
Cyril Ngonge
Attacker78'
6.73
9
Roberto Fernández
Roberto Fernández Attacker
6.73
14
Ramón Terrats
Ramón Terrats
Midfielder67'
6.63
19
Kike García
Kike García Attacker
6.79

Events

2ND-HALF
90+1'
Event
Miguel Rubio → Pere Milla
10th Substitution
Event
Sergio Camello
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
87'
83'
Event
Cyril Ngonge
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Abdul Mumin → Jozhua Vertrouwd
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Sergio Camello → Pedro Díaz
8th Substitution
81'
78'
Event
Clemens Riedel → Fernando Calero
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Cyril Ngonge → Tyrhys Dolan
6th Substitution
Event
Gerard Gumbau → Alexandre Zurawski
4th Substitution
76'
Event
Unai López → Óscar Valentín
5th Substitution
76'
75'
Event
Ludovic Taillandier
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
74'
Event
Kike García
GoalkeeperSave
67'
Event
Ramón Terrats → Roberto Fernández
3rd Substitution
Event
Ilias Akhomach → Alfonso Espino
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Pathé Ciss
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
50'
46'
Event
Charles Pickel → Pol Lozano
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Augusto Batalla
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
35'
19'
Event
Pol Lozano
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
2'
Event
Pere Milla
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Miguel Rubio comes on for Pere Milla.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Kike García of Espanyol.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Abdul Mumin of Rayo Vallecano.
90
Attempt Attempt
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a direct free kick.
90
Attempt Attempt
Cyril Ngonge's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Dani Cárdenas. The attempt was assisted by Clemens Riedel.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box after a quick break.
90
Update Update
Unai López from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Rayo Vallecano winning 1-0 against Espanyol.
90
Update Update
Kike García from Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Rayo Vallecano winning 1-0 against Espanyol.
90
Corner Corner
Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, just missing the top right corner. The attempt was assisted by Pep Chavarría during a fast break.
90
Update Update
Kike García from Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Attempt Attempt
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high from a direct free kick.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Abdul Mumin of Rayo Vallecano.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Unai López from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Miguel Rubio comes on for Pere Milla.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Kike García of Espanyol.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Rayo Vallecano leads 1-0 against Espanyol as Sergio Camello scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counter-attack.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Cyril Ngonge's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Dani Cárdenas concedes.
84
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Leandro Cabrera concedes.
83
Update Update
Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
83
Update Update
Foul by Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Sergio Camello comes on for Pedro Díaz.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Abdul Mumin comes on for Jozhua Vertrouwd due to an injury.
80
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jozhua Vertrouwd from Rayo Vallecano.
79
Corner Corner
Pere Milla of Espanyol misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the left. He was assisted by Cyril Ngonge, who provided a cross after a corner.
79
Corner Corner
Pere Milla from Espanyol misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Clemens Riedel comes on for Fernando Calero.
78
Corner Corner
Espanyol wins a corner after Pep Chavarría concedes.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Cyril Ngonge comes on for Tyrhys Dolan.
77
Update Update
Charles Pickel from Espanyol wins a free kick on the right wing.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Díaz of Rayo Vallecano.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Unai López comes on for Óscar Valentín.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Gerard Gumbau comes on for Alemão.
76
Update Update
Offside for Rayo Vallecano. Isi Palazón is flagged for offside.
75
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
74
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Kike García's right-footed shot for Espanyol is saved in the top left corner by Dani Cárdenas of Rayo Vallecano.
72
Update Update
Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
72
Attempt Attempt
Kike García's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
70
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano takes a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right. It's close but goes just to the right after a fast break.
68
Update Update
Foul committed by Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano.
68
Update Update
Kike García from Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Ramon Terrats comes on for Roberto Fernández.
66
Attempt Attempt
Roberto Fernández's left-footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved.
64
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Leandro Cabrera concedes.
63
Attempt Attempt
Ilias Akhomach's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Pep Chavarría.
63
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Omar El Hilali concedes.
62
Update Update
Alemão from Rayo Vallecano is caught offside.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Carlos Romero of Espanyol.
61
Update Update
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Corner Corner
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt with a header from very close range, sending it too high. Isi Palazón assisted with a cross after a corner.
59
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Carlos Romero concedes.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Ilias Akhomach comes on for Pacha Espino.
57
Update Update
Foul committed by Roberto Fernández of Espanyol.
57
Update Update
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55
Attempt Attempt
Kike García's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Carlos Romero provided the assist.
55
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Romero's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
53
Update Update
Pere Milla from Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano.
53
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved! Isi Palazón's header from the center of the box for Rayo Vallecano is saved.
52
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Edu Expósito of Espanyol, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano.
50
Update Update
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol wins a free kick on the left wing.
49
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Pacha Espino from Rayo Vallecano.
48
Update Update
Alemão from Rayo Vallecano is caught offside.
48
Update Update
Edu Expósito of Espanyol commits a handball.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Carlos Romero concedes.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol tied 0-0.
45
Corner Corner
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The shot was assisted by Andrei Ratiu after a corner.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Charles Pickel comes on for Pol Lozano.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Charles Pickel comes on for Pol Lozano.
39
Update Update
Foul committed by Pacha Espino of Rayo Vallecano.
39
Update Update
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37
Attempt Attempt
Alemão's header from the center of the box is saved.
37
Corner Corner
Alemão's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Marko Dmitrovic. The attempt was assisted by Andrei Ratiu's cross.
35
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick on the left wing.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Augusto Batalla from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
35
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick on the left wing.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Fernando Calero of Espanyol.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Tyrhys Dolan for Espanyol.
33
Update Update
Foul committed by Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano.
33
Update Update
Kike García from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
32
Attempt Attempt
Isi Palazón's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
31
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Carlos Romero concedes.
30
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
28
Update Update
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Roberto Fernández of Espanyol.
27
Attempt Attempt
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The assist came from Óscar Valentín.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Carlos Romero of Espanyol.
27
Update Update
Pedro Díaz from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano.
22
Update Update
Edu Expósito from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
21
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Romero from Espanyol misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
20
Corner Corner
Espanyol wins a corner after Pep Chavarría concedes.
20
Attempt Attempt
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano attempts a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the right.
19
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Foul committed by Pol Lozano of Espanyol.
19
Update Update
Alemão from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pol Lozano of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol.
18
Update Update
Andrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Jozhua Vertrouwd from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano.
17
Update Update
Pol Lozano from Espanyol wins a free kick on the right wing.
17
Update Update
Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol commits a foul.
15
Corner Corner
Espanyol is awarded a corner after Óscar Valentín concedes it.
15
Corner Corner
Espanyol wins a corner after Óscar Valentín concedes.
12
Update Update
Jorge de Frutos wins a free kick for Rayo Vallecano in the defensive half.
12
Update Update
Foul committed by Tyrhys Dolan for Espanyol.
11
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Edu Expósito of Espanyol has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Dani Cárdenas of Rayo Vallecano saves it in the top right corner.
11
Corner Corner
Espanyol wins a corner after Dani Cárdenas concedes.
9
Update Update
Foul committed by Jozhua Vertrouwd of Rayo Vallecano.
9
Update Update
Kike García of Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Jozhua Vertrouwd of Rayo Vallecano.
8
Update Update
Kike García from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Kike García from Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
3
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Díaz from Rayo Vallecano misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
2
Update Update
Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the attacking half.
2
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pere Milla of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
2
Update Update
Foul committed by Pere Milla of Espanyol.

CONCLUSION

Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 triumph over Espanyol underscores their home strength and defensive discipline in a balanced affair. With the game even at 0-0 halftime and a narrow possession advantage, Rayo efficiently converted their superior status into victory without red card interruptions. The moderate structural deviation highlights a performance true to their billing as the stronger side, while market alignment confirms the expected result. Espanyol competed valiantly but lacked the cutting edge to breach Rayo's backline. This win bolsters Rayo's position, emphasizing controlled play over dominance in a result that sets a positive tone for upcoming fixtures.

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