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Round 33 ·
BW Game Hub Albania: Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol
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Match Summary
Winner Rayo VallecanoHalf Time
0–0
90 Min
1–0
Goal Scorers
- 87' Sergio Camello H
Match Timeline
Match Events
Key Statistics
Head to Head
Last 6 meetingsRecent Form
Most recent at rightRecent Meetings
Statistics
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano
4-2-3-1 · Inigo Perez
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Espanyol
4-4-2 · Manolo Gonzalez
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Injured (1)
Suspended (1)
Formation Overview
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
BW Game Hub Albania: Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis
The intense clash between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol carried significant implications for both teams, altering their immediate fortunes and reshaping the momentum heading into the critical final matches of the season. Rayo Vallecano, entering the match as favorites, aimed to capitalize on their home advantage at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, while Espanyol sought to halt their struggles and demonstrate resilience.
The match ended narrowly in favor of Rayo Vallecano with a score of 1-0, highlighting the thin margins that often dictate the outcomes in high-stakes encounters. The lone goal came late in the game, with Sergio Camello finding the net in the 87th minute, courtesy of a well-timed assist from Ilias Akhomach. This moment underscored the importance of perseverance and sharp execution even when the match seemed destined for a draw.
Throughout the match, Rayo Vallecano's approach emphasized proactive chance creation, reflecting their status as favorites. Under the guidance of manager Inigo Perez, the team effectively controlled game states and managed transitions, maintaining pressure on their opponents. The defensive setup of Rayo Vallecano, operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, granted them sufficient solidity to limit Espanyol's opportunities while creating meaningful chances themselves.
Key Tactical Insights
- Rayo Vallecano demonstrated effectiveness in exploiting their chances, particularly through their final push in the second half.
- Espanyol, under Manolo Gonzalez, demonstrated difficulty in adjusting their strategy following the shift in momentum after conceding.
- The introduction of six substitutes in the second half brought a dynamic shift; however, it was not enough to turn the tide for Espanyol.
- Yellow cards reflected the increased intensity as both sides battled for control, with Espanyol receiving four cautions compared to Rayo Vallecano's two.
Moving forward, the victory granted Rayo Vallecano a vital boost in confidence, demonstrating their ability to grind out results, especially in critical moments. Meanwhile, Espanyol faces the challenge of refining their tactical responsiveness under pressure to ensure a more robust showing in upcoming fixtures.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
BW Game Hub Albania: Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis
The upcoming clash between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas serves as a crucial pressure test for both sides, where maintaining momentum is paramount. With both teams vying for points in a competitive atmosphere, this match will reflect each team’s character and tactical discipline under pressure. As the season progresses, every encounter becomes increasingly significant, particularly for teams like Rayo Vallecano, who have posted strong performances and entered this fixture as favorites.
Rayo Vallecano’s line-up, adopting a 4-2-3-1 formation, will highlight their intent to assert dominance through proactive chance creation. The expectations for Inigo Perez, the Rayo Vallecano coach, will hinge on how effectively his team applies pressing tactics while also managing their transitional play. The balance between aggression in pressing and organization during rest-defense scenarios will be pivotal for their success. This tactical duality will require players to maintain composure when engaging Espanyol and to ensure that defensive integrity remains intact against counters.
On the other side, Espanyol, set to respond with a 4-4-2 formation, aims for strategic solidity and effective defensive structures to absorb pressure. Manolo Gonzalez, the coach for Espanyol, faces a critical challenge. His decisions regarding bench personnel and timing may prove instrumental, especially if the contest remains level after the first hour. The ability of his substitutes to inject new energy or tactical variation could create opportunities for Espanyol to seize control and upset the favorites.
Tactical Insights and Expectations
- Rayo Vallecano will focus on high-pressing to disrupt Espanyol’s build-up play.
- The home side needs to create quality chances while maintaining defensive discipline.
- Espanyol’s ability to withstand pressure and transition effectively could be key to their strategy.
- Fatigue management and late-game substitutions may shape the outcome if the match is contested closely.
This match could ultimately hinge on which team can best manage the psychological and tactical pressure they will face. Whether Rayo Vallecano can effectively assert their game plan or if Espanyol can capitalize on any lapses will decide the outcome in a tightly contested fixture.
Commentary
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Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Cyril Ngonge goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
The referee signals a free kick as Abdul Mumin from Rayo Vallecano trips Kike Garcia
Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano sends an effort wide of target
Andrei Ratiu goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Andrei Ratiu but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Andrei Ratiu finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack
Ilias Akhomach relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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Unai Lopez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Andrei Ratiu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Andrei Ratiu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Cabrera wins an air challenge against Jorge de Frutos
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Kike Garcia from Espanyol trips Unai Lopez
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pere Milla is leaving the field to be replaced by Miguel Rubio in a tactical substitution.
Unai Lopez from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kike Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
Ramon Terrats goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ramon Terrats but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ramon Terrats finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 54%, Espanyol: 46%.
Cyril Ngonge shoots from outside the box, but Dani Cardenas has it under control
Cyril Ngonge tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Dani Cardenas
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano trips Edu Exposito
Unai Lopez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ilias Akhomach provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Sergio Camello scores with the right foot!
Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack
Dani Cardenas from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cyril Ngonge swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Dani Cardenas from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Lopez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Carlos Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Isi Palazon shoots from outside the box, but Marko Dmitrovic has it under control
Isi Palazon tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Marko Dmitrovic
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Isi Palazon swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Pep Chavarria is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Cyril Ngonge commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The referee signals a free kick as Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol trips Pep Chavarria
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Pere Milla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sergio Camello makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
The game is restarted
Pedro Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Camello in a tactical substitution.
Jozhua Vertrouwd is injured and is replaced by Abdul Mumin.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 54%, Espanyol: 46%.
Jozhua Vertrouwd is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
A chance presents itself to Pere Milla from Espanyol but his header goes wide
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
Tyrhys Dolan is leaving the field to be replaced by Cyril Ngonge in a tactical substitution.
Fernando Calero is leaving the field to be replaced by Clemens Riedel in a tactical substitution.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Diaz from Rayo Vallecano trips Charles Pickel
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
Alexandre Zurawski is leaving the field to be replaced by Gerard Gumbau in a tactical substitution.
Oscar Valentin is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Lopez in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
Dangerous challenge by Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol. Isi Palazon on the receiving end of that.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
SAVED - Kike Garcia takes the penalty, but Dani Cardenas saves it!
PENALTY! - Oscar Valentin handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Oscar Valentin but the ref is uninterested.
Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pathe Ciss successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kike Garcia is blocked
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Jozhua Vertrouwd from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano sends an effort wide of target
Andrei Ratiu goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Andrei Ratiu but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Andrei Ratiu finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Marko Dmitrovic makes a crucial save!
Alexandre Zurawski sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Pathe Ciss relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Kike Garcia from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
Kike Garcia goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kike Garcia but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kike Garcia finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Kike Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jozhua Vertrouwd relieves the pressure with a clearance
Roberto Fernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ramon Terrats in a tactical substitution.
Pathe Ciss relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack
Good effort by Roberto Fernandez as he directs a shot on target, but Dani Cardenas saves it
Espanyol start a counter attack
Pere Milla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Espanyol start a counter attack
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Isi Palazon swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Isi Palazon swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Omar El Hilali successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ilias Akhomach is blocked
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Roberto Fernandez wins an air challenge against Jorge de Frutos
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Alexandre Zurawski from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Romero from Espanyol trips Pathe Ciss
Pathe Ciss makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Oscar Valentin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
A chance presents itself to Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano but his header goes wide
Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano swings in the corner from the right.
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Charles Pickel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alfonso Espino is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilias Akhomach in a tactical substitution.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pathe Ciss
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
Pathe Ciss relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pathe Ciss successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Carlos Romero is blocked
Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Diaz from Rayo Vallecano trips Pere Milla
Marko Dmitrovic makes a crucial save!
Isi Palazon sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Edu Exposito fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Diaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
Pathe Ciss commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Pathe Ciss commits a rough foul on Roberto Fernandez
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Alfonso Espino is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Alfonso Espino wins an air challenge against Omar El Hilali
Edu Exposito hand-balls
Edu Exposito controls the ball with his hand
Jozhua Vertrouwd wins an air challenge against Kike Garcia
Alexandre Zurawski from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Pol Lozano is leaving the field to be replaced by Charles Pickel in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 58%, Espanyol: 42%.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Espanyol
Pathe Ciss fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Dani Cardenas as he comes out and claims the ball
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pathe Ciss relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Isi Palazon fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano takes a short corner kick from the right.
Leandro Cabrera successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Andrei Ratiu is blocked
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 59%, Espanyol: 41%.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack
Jozhua Vertrouwd relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Jorge de Frutos is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Oscar Valentin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Carlos Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Leandro Cabrera makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano trips Omar El Hilali
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol start a counter attack
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Alexandre Zurawski sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
A chance presents itself to Alexandre Zurawski from Rayo Vallecano but his header goes wide
The cross by Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alfonso Espino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol trips Isi Palazon
The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol trips Isi Palazon
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
The referee is not having the complaints from Augusto Batalla who is given a yellow card for dissent
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dangerous challenge by Oscar Valentin from Rayo Vallecano. Kike Garcia on the receiving end of that.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Carlos Romero successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Isi Palazon is blocked
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Kike Garcia from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Isi Palazon swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Isi Palazon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Isi Palazon shoots from outside the box, but Marko Dmitrovic has it under control
Isi Palazon tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Marko Dmitrovic
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Edu Exposito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Jozhua Vertrouwd wins an air challenge against Roberto Fernandez
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol trips Andrei Ratiu
Goal kick for Espanyol
Isi Palazon fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Carlos Romero is penalised for pushing Pedro Diaz
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 45%, Espanyol: 55%.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Edu Exposito
Tyrhys Dolan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Carlos Romero fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 45%, Espanyol: 55%.
Isi Palazon fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Pol Lozano from Espanyol receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Pol Lozano from Espanyol. Alexandre Zurawski on the receiving end of that.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Leandro Cabrera is penalised for pushing Andrei Ratiu
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano trips Pol Lozano
Jozhua Vertrouwd relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Cabrera is penalised for pushing Jozhua Vertrouwd
Pedro Diaz from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pathe Ciss successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Roberto Fernandez is blocked
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 42%, Espanyol: 58%.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol trips Jorge de Frutos
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Edu Exposito from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the right.
Edu Exposito attempts an effort on goal...
Pep Chavarria relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Omar El Hilali wins an air challenge against Alfonso Espino
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Leandro Cabrera wins an air challenge against Alexandre Zurawski
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 50%, Espanyol: 50%.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jozhua Vertrouwd is penalised for pushing Kike Garcia
The referee signals a free kick as Jozhua Vertrouwd from Rayo Vallecano trips Pol Lozano
Pere Milla relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Pep Chavarria relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pathe Ciss makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Fernando Calero wins an air challenge against Alexandre Zurawski
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
Oscar Valentin hand-balls
Oscar Valentin controls the ball with his hand
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Pedro Diaz goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
After a tactical foul, Pere Milla sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Pere Milla from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorge de Frutos
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Andrei Ratiu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Rayo Vallecano kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
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Match Details
Match Facts
Status
Finished
Attendance
11,605
Winner
Rayo Vallecano
- Commentary Available
- Lineup Confirmed