Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio de Vallecas Sun, 26 Apr - 12:00 PM
La Liga
Rayo Vallecano RAY
3 – 3
Real Sociedad RSO
Full Time Sun, 26 Apr 12:00 PM
Round 32 Regular Season
Alexandre Zurawski - 90+9'
Florian Lejeune - 84'
Sergio Camello - 30'
Goal
|
Goal
Mikel Oyarzabal - 76' (P), 22'
Orri Óskarsson - 63'

CONTEXT

In a pulsating La Liga clash at Estadio de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano hosted Real Sociedad, culminating in a dramatic 3-3 draw. The hosts dominated possession at 58% to 42%, yet the visitors, considered the stronger team, matched their scoring prowess. Halftime arrived level at 1-1 after an evenly contested opening period. Rayo Vallecano's task grew tougher post-interval with a red card reducing them to ten men, introducing chaos into the second half. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Rayo clawed back twice, showcasing resilience. Real Sociedad pressed but couldn't secure victory, as both sides traded blows in a goal-filled spectacle. The red card distorted proceedings, amplifying the game's intensity and leading to a fair outcome reflective of the chaos. This result highlights Rayo's home tenacity against a superior opponent.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Real Sociedad showed a moderate 10.5% structural deviation from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with overall expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable prevented alignment assessment with final score.
  • Market alignment: Draw result aligned fully with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to missing data.
  • Event impact: Rayo Vallecano's red card heavily influenced second-half momentum shifts.
  • Red card distortion: Red card to Rayo Vallecano distorted second-half play significantly.
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

J. Guzmán Mansilla

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. Martínez Serrato

1st Assistant

I. Ríos Vargas

2nd Assistant

G. Brull Acerete

4th Official

Rayo Vallecano I. Pérez Soto
I. Pérez Soto
VS
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Espanyol Rank: W
Mallorca Rank: L
Elche Rank: W
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Levante Rank: D
Sevilla Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Getafe Rank: L
Deportivo Alavés Rank: D
Levante Rank: W
Villarreal Rank: L
Osasuna Rank: W
Atlético Madrid Rank: L
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 9 - 10
10

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Rayo Vallecano
5.53%
Draw
89.52%
Away Real Sociedad
4.95%

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.
26.56
27.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Power Score
26.56
27.33
League Position
11
8
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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vs
Rayo Vallecano — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad

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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vs

Rayo Vallecano

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

Real Sociedad

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 Real Sociedad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
46.21
36.31
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.31
46.21
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 +0.90 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Sociedad -0.90 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
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 Real Sociedad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
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 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
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.
1.00 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
Real Sociedad
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
Real Sociedad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
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 0.43
Real Sociedad 0.29
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
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 0.07
Real Sociedad 0.05
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RAY had peak pressure around 106'.
  • RSO started the game with stronger pressure.
RAY Pressure RSO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RAY reached the top pressure at 106' (92.64).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 27 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rayo Vallecano RAY Home
27 matches
Real Sociedad RSO Away
Match Record
8
Wins
10
9
Draws
9
10
Losses
8
Goals
38
Goals Scored
44
44
Goals Conceded
38
-6
Goal Difference
+6

Data last updated: 2026-04-27T00:03:03+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
F. Lejeune
France
24 F. Lejeune
N. Mendy
Substitution
France
32 N. Mendy
J. Chavarría Pérez
Spain
3 J. Chavarría Pérez
U. López Cabrera
Substitution
Spain
17 U. López Cabrera
P. Ciss
Senegal
6 P. Ciss
Ilias Chakkour
Morocco
12 Ilias Chakkour
I. Palazón Camacho
Substitution
Spain
7 I. Palazón Camacho
C. Martín Domínguez
Substitution
Spain
14 C. Martín Domínguez
S. Camello Pérez
Substitution
Spain
10 S. Camello Pérez
Pitch
A. Remiro Gargallo
Spain
1 A. Remiro Gargallo
S. Gómez
Substitution
Spain
17 S. Gómez
D. Ćaleta-Car
Croatia
16 D. Ćaleta-Car
J. Martín Vicente
Spain
31 J. Martín Vicente
J. Aramburu
Venezuela
2 J. Aramburu
A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
Substitution
Spain
7 A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
B. Turrientes Imaz
Substitution
Spain
8 B. Turrientes Imaz
C. Soler Barragán
Spain
18 C. Soler Barragán
T. Kubo
Substitution
Japan
14 T. Kubo
M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
Spain
10 M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
O. Óskarsson
Substitution
Iceland
9 O. Óskarsson

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 32 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio de Vallecas
Capacity :
14708
Attendance :
12845
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
José Luis Guzmán Mansilla
José Luis Martínez Serrato
Iván Ríos Vargas
Gerard Brull Acerete

Statistics

Possession
RAY
56%
RSO
44%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 3
5 Big Chances Created 4
7 Shots 2
56 Dangerous attacks 45
58 Possession 42
6 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 13
6 Yellow Cards 4
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

20 Dribble Attempts 18
9 Successful Dribbles 13
10 Successful Headers 5
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 72
6 Goal Kicks 12
24 Throwins 24
16 Goal Attempts 13
1 Assists 2
83 Ball Safe 79
5 Substitutions 5
0 Penalties 1

Attacking

72 Attacks 61
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47
28 Successful Long Passes 24
412 Passes 299
53 Long Passes 51
352 Successful Passes 226
85 Successful Passes Percentage 76
20 Key Passes 10

Defensive

13 Tackles 19
17 Interceptions 3
41 Duels Won 50
5 Saves 6

Build-up

7 Accurate Crosses 4
26 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

14 Fouls 12
0 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : José Luis Guzmán Mansilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Dani Cárdenas
Dani Cárdenas Goalkeeper
7.01
2
Andrei Rațiu
Andrei Rațiu Defender
6.98
3
Pep Chavarría
Pep Chavarría Defender
6.86
24
Florian Lejeune
Florian Lejeune Defender
7.08
32
Nobel Mendy
Nobel Mendy Defender
6.77
9
Alexandre Zurawski
Alexandre Zurawski
Attacker64'
6.58
6
Pathé Ciss
Pathé Ciss Midfielder
6.88
7
Isi Palazón
Isi Palazón Midfielder
6.91
15
Gerard Gumbau
Gerard Gumbau
Midfielder68'
6.63
12
Ilias Akhomach
Ilias Akhomach Midfielder
6.54
14
Carlos Martín
Carlos Martín Midfielder
6.39
4
Pedro Díaz
Pedro Díaz
Midfielder64'
6.71
17
Unai López
Unai López Midfielder
6.85
21
Fran Pérez
Fran Pérez
Midfielder82'
6.61
10
Sergio Camello
Sergio Camello Attacker
6.52
19
Jorge de Frutos
Jorge de Frutos
Attacker64'
6.91
Referee : José Luis Guzmán Mansilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Álex Remiro
Álex Remiro Goalkeeper
6.78
2
Jon Aramburu
Jon Aramburu Defender
6.77
16
Duje Caleta-Car
Duje Caleta-Car Defender
6.8
17
Sergio Gómez
Sergio Gómez Defender
6.91
3
Aihen Muñoz
Aihen Muñoz
Defender90+1'
6.48
31
Jon Martín
Jon Martín Defender
6.93
7
Ander Barrenetxea
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder
6.89
15
Pablo Marín
Pablo Marín
Midfielder56'
6.47
8
Beñat Turrientes
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder
6.83
12
Yangel Herrera
Yangel Herrera
Midfielder67'
6.2
14
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo Midfielder
7.06
24
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic
Midfielder56'
6.77
18
Carlos Soler
Carlos Soler Midfielder
7.1
9
Orri Óskarsson
Orri Óskarsson Attacker
6.82
4
Jon Gorrotxategi
Jon Gorrotxategi
Midfielder67'
6.82
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal Attacker
2
7.13

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 1st Redcard
90+12'
Event
Alexandre Zurawski
Header / 5th Goal
90+9'
Event
Florian Lejeune
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+7'
Event
Alexandre Zurawski
Argument / 8th Yellowcard
90+7'
90+7'
Event
Carlos Soler
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Aihen Muñoz → Sergio Gómez
10th Substitution
Event
Florian Lejeune
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
84'
Event
Fran Pérez → Unai López
9th Substitution
82'
76'
Event
Mikel Oyarzabal
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Andrei Rațiu
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
75'
Event
Nobel Mendy
10th Yellowcard
73'
73'
Event
Takefusa Kubo
9th Yellowcard
Event
Pedro Díaz
Goal disallowed
72'
Event
Gerard Gumbau → Isi Palazón
8th Substitution
68'
67'
Event
Yangel Herrera → Beñat Turrientes
7th Substitution
67'
Event
Jon Gorrotxategi → Orri Óskarsson
6th Substitution
Event
Jorge de Frutos → Sergio Camello
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Alexandre Zurawski → Nobel Mendy
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Pedro Díaz → Carlos Martín
4th Substitution
64'
63'
Event
Orri Óskarsson
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
56'
Event
Orri Óskarsson
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
56'
Event
Pablo Marín → Ander Barrenetxea
1st Substitution
56'
Event
Luka Sucic → Takefusa Kubo
2nd Substitution
Event
Pathé Ciss
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
49'
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Sergio Gómez
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Sergio Camello
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
30'
Event
Isi Palazón
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
29'
Event
Carlos Martín
Goal disallowed
25'
22'
Event
Mikel Oyarzabal
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano.
90
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Dani Cárdenas in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Pablo Marín's cross.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 3-3 between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano had a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it was saved in the bottom right corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The assist came from Florian Lejeune with a cross.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 11 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Pablo Marín of Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Aihen Muñoz comes on for Sergio Gómez at Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano.
90
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Gerard Gumbau of Rayo Vallecano has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. Ilias Akhomach provided the assist.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ilias Akhomach.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Foul by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
90
Corner Corner
Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, just to the left. He was assisted by Gerard Gumbau, who delivered a cross after a corner.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano receives a red card.
90
Update Update
Pedro Díaz from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alemão scores for Rayo Vallecano with a header from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Pedro Díaz's cross. The match is now 3-3.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alemão from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Ilias Akhomach's header from the center of the box is saved by Álex Remiro in the center of the goal. The cross was assisted by Jorge de Frutos.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
Fran Pérez from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick on the left wing.
89
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Luka Sucic provided the assist.
88
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Díaz from Rayo Vallecano misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the left. Gerard Gumbau provided the assist.
87
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Díaz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
86
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad.
84
Corner Corner
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano misses a header from the center of the box to the right. Gerard Gumbau provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Florian Lejeune scores for Rayo Vallecano with a right-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Ilias Akhomach after a corner. The score is now Rayo Vallecano 2, Real Sociedad 3.
83
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
83
Attempt Attempt
Gerard Gumbau's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Andrei Ratiu.
82
Update Update
Sergio Gómez commits a handball for Real Sociedad.
82
Update Update
Sergio Gómez commits a handball for Real Sociedad.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
81
Update Update
Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad commits a handball.
79
Attempt Attempt
Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Gerard Gumbau.
76
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Mikel Oyarzabal scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot into the high center of the goal. The match remains 1-3.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Andrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
72
Update Update
VAR decision confirms no goal. The match remains 1-2 in favor of Real Sociedad against Rayo Vallecano.
69
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR! Pedro Díaz scores for Rayo Vallecano, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
69
Corner Corner
Goal! Pedro Díaz scores for Rayo Vallecano with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Alemão's headed pass. The match is now 2-2.
69
Update Update
VAR is checking the goal by Pedro Díaz for Rayo Vallecano.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Gerard Gumbau comes on for Isi Palazón.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Orri Óskarsson.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Yangel Herrera comes on for Beñat Turrientes.
66
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Orri Óskarsson concedes.
66
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano is awarded a corner after Álex Remiro concedes.
66
Corner Corner
Andrei Ratiu's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Pedro Díaz.
66
Attempt Attempt
Unai López's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ilias Akhomach provided the assist.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Alemão comes on for Nobel Mendy.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Pedro Díaz comes on for Carlos Martín.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Jorge de Frutos comes on for Sergio Camello.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Orri Óskarsson scores for Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The match score is now Rayo Vallecano 1, Real Sociedad 2.
62
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Orri Óskarsson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani Cárdenas. The assist came from Mikel Oyarzabal.
61
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad.
60
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Foul committed by Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano.
59
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Martín's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Isi Palazón.
59
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is saved.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Luka Sucic comes on for Takefusa Kubo.
56
Update Update
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56
Update Update
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Pablo Marín comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ilias Akhomach's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Isi Palazón.
51
Corner Corner
Sergio Camello's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Nobel Mendy with a through ball.
51
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt, shooting high and wide to the left from the left side of the box. The chance was set up by Sergio Camello during a fast break.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano.
49
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
45
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad.
45
Update Update
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano.
45
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards on a direct free kick, but it misses to the right.
45
Update Update
The second half begins after the match is tied 1-1 between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
45
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
44
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Pathé Ciss concedes.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Nobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano.
44
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
37
Attempt Attempt
Unai López's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ilias Akhomach provided the assist.
36
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Jon Aramburu concedes.
36
Attempt Attempt
Isi Palazón's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sergio Camello scores for Rayo Vallecano with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1 against Real Sociedad.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
29
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
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. Carlos Martín provided the assist.
27
Update Update
Sergio Camello wins a free kick for Rayo Vallecano in the defensive half.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad.
25
Update Update
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Rayo Vallecano 0, Real Sociedad 1.
23
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR! Carlos Martín scores for Rayo Vallecano, but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
23
Attempt Attempt
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Carlos Martín scores for Rayo Vallecano with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Andrei Ratiu.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Sociedad leads 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano. Mikel Oyarzabal scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Ander Barrenetxea.
21
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
21
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
18
Update Update
Carlos Martín from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad.
17
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
16
Update Update
Sergio Camello of Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The cross was assisted by Andrei Ratiu.
15
Update Update
Foul committed by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
15
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad win a corner after Pep Chavarría concedes.
12
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick on the right wing.
12
Update Update
Foul committed by Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad.
10
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Update Update
Foul committed by Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad.
10
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano.
7
Attempt Attempt
Takefusa Kubo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Nobel Mendy concedes.
6
Attempt Attempt
Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sergio Gómez.
5
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Dani Cárdenas. The attempt was assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
4
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
3
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
2
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Dani Cárdenas concedes.
2
Corner Corner
Duje Caleta-Car of Real Sociedad misses a header from the center of the box, just to the left. The attempt was assisted by Sergio Gómez with a cross after a corner.
2
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Dani Cárdenas concedes.

CONCLUSION

This 3-3 thriller encapsulated football's unpredictability, with Rayo Vallecano's possession edge offset by Real Sociedad's quality and the home side's red card setback. The even halftime score of 1-1 set the stage for a frantic finish, where defensive lapses and bold attacks defined the outcome. Though Real Sociedad entered as favorites, Rayo's grit earned a deserved point, underscoring their fighting spirit at home. The sending-off proved pivotal, forcing adaptations that leveled the contest. Ultimately, the draw felt just, rewarding endeavor over dominance in a match brimming with end-to-end action.

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