Round 36 ·
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Final Score
1–1
Goal Scorers
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
Valencia
4-4-2 · Carlos Corberan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Rayo Vallecano
4-2-3-1 · Inigo Perez
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Valencia and Rayo Vallecano had played out a 1-1 draw at Mestalla that left both sides with a sense of pressure absorbed rather than escaped. The result had mattered less for the point itself than for what it had done to momentum and confidence, because neither team had managed to turn periods of control into a decisive edge.
Rayo had struck first in the 20th minute when Florian Lejeune finished after Gerard Gumbau had provided the assist, and that goal had briefly tilted the contest toward the visitors. Valencia, however, had responded with composure before the break, as Diego Lopez levelled in the 40th minute from Javier Guerra’s assist. By half-time it had been 1-1, and that scoreline had reflected a match in which both attacks had worked under pressure but neither had found sustained separation.
Tactically, the game had been shaped by caution as much as ambition. Carlos Corberan’s Valencia had lined up in a 4-4-2, while Inigo Perez had used a 4-2-3-1 for Rayo, and both coaches had limited risk well. That approach had kept the match balanced, but it had also reduced the likelihood of a clean opening in the final third. The pressing phases had been clear, yet neither side had built enough possession in dangerous areas to create a long spell of control.
The second half had followed a similar pattern, with six substitutions helping to change the tempo but not the outcome. Those changes had added energy in transitions and fresh legs for the pressing game, but the final pass and last action had still fallen short on both sides. With only one yellow card for each team, the contest had remained disciplined, and that had matched the measured tone of the evening.
For Guernsey readers following La Liga, it had been a reminder that tight pressure tests often decided momentum as much by what they prevented as by what they created. The next step had been about turning organisation into sharper chances created and a cleaner finish.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
With pressure building on both sides, Valencia and Rayo Vallecano will meet at Estadio Mestalla in a fixture that could say plenty about momentum and character. This will be less about flair for its own sake and more about who can handle the tension, stay disciplined in possession, and manage the key moments without losing structure.
For Valencia, Carlos Corberan will be judged on whether his 4-4-2 can press with purpose without leaving gaps behind it. That balance will matter at Mestalla, where an overcommitted press could invite transitions the other way. If Valencia can keep their rest-defense organised and turn recoveries into sustained pressure, they should be able to build control phases that suit the home crowd’s expectations.
Rayo Vallecano, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Inigo Perez, will likely look to stay compact, absorb pressure, and choose their moments in transition. Without advanced metrics to lean on, the match story will be framed by chance quality and territorial control. If Rayo can keep the game level into the second half, their bench timing could become a major factor, especially if the first hour is tight and emotionally charged.
The tactical picture is clear enough: Valencia will probably want more of the ball and more control in Rayo’s half, while Rayo may prefer quicker transitions and sharper attacks after turnovers. That contrast should create a contest of patience versus pressure, with neither side likely to enjoy long spells of comfort.
In a match framed by pressure, the decisive detail could be which side handles the first major swing in momentum.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
A shot by Alfonso Espino is blocked
Umar Sadiq is penalised for pushing Nobel Mendy
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia swings in the corner from the right.
Alexandre Zurawski from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Filip Ugrinic swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nobel Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Valencia: 52%, Rayo Vallecano: 48%.
Umar Sadiq comes back onto the field.
The game is restarted
Umar Sadiq is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Umar Sadiq is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Nobel Mendy is penalised for pushing Umar Sadiq
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
A chance presents itself to Cesar Tarrega from Valencia but his header goes wide
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia swings in the corner from the right.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Nobel Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Valencia: 53%, Rayo Vallecano: 47%.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Unai Lopez is penalised for pushing Umar Sadiq
The game is restarted
Alfonso Espino is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Unai Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano trips Luis Rioja
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Valencia: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Diaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pep Chavarria makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pathe Ciss makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Luis Rioja from Valencia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pathe Ciss
Ball possession: Valencia: 56%, Rayo Vallecano: 44%.
Dangerous challenge by Umar Sadiq from Valencia. Nobel Mendy on the receiving end of that.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Andrei Ratiu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alfonso Espino hand-balls
Alfonso Espino controls the ball with his hand
Nobel Mendy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Unai Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Valencia: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Alexandre Zurawski is penalised for pushing Eray Coemert
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A shot by Largie Ramazani is blocked
Valencia are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Ivan Balliu is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Andrei Ratiu.
Ivan Balliu is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Valencia: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Jorge de Frutos is penalised for pushing Stole Dimitrievski
Unai Lopez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
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Cesar Tarrega is penalised for pushing Alexandre Zurawski
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nobel Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Gerard Gumbau is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Unai Lopez.
Gerard Gumbau is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
A shot by Largie Ramazani is blocked
Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Valencia: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nobel Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Jose Gaya is injured and is replaced by Jesus Vazquez.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Jose Gaya is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Jose Gaya is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Valencia: 54%, Rayo Vallecano: 46%.
Pepelu is leaving the field to be replaced by Filip Ugrinic in a tactical substitution.
Hugo Duro is leaving the field to be replaced by Umar Sadiq in a tactical substitution.
Javier Guerra is leaving the field to be replaced by Largie Ramazani in a tactical substitution.
Oscar Valentin is leaving the field to be replaced by Pathe Ciss in a tactical substitution.
Fran Perez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorge de Frutos in a tactical substitution.
Randy Nteka is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexandre Zurawski in a tactical substitution.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yellow card for Randy Nteka
Randy Nteka is shown a yellow card by the referee
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano commits a foul by elbowing Cesar Tarrega
Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Valencia: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Valencia are in control of the ball.
Fran Perez fouls Eray Coemert
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Guido Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Florian Lejeune makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Randy Nteka fouls Cesar Tarrega
Ball possession: Valencia: 56%, Rayo Vallecano: 44%.
Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
Cesar Tarrega relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Javier Guerra fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Unai Nunez is penalised for pushing Alfonso Espino
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Florian Lejeune relieves the pressure with a clearance
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gerard Gumbau relieves the pressure with a clearance
Valencia are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Alfonso Espino hand-balls
Alfonso Espino controls the ball with his hand
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Valencia are in control of the ball.
Valencia are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Pedro Diaz as he directs a shot on target, but Stole Dimitrievski saves it
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
Diego Lopez from Valencia commits a foul by elbowing Florian Lejeune
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Valencia: 52%, Rayo Vallecano: 48%.
Pepelu from Valencia heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Javier Guerra from Valencia swings in the corner from the right.
Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Javier Guerra shoots from outside the box, but Augusto Batalla has it under control
Javier Guerra tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Augusto Batalla
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Ivan Balliu from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fran Perez fouls Jose Gaya
Javier Guerra provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Diego Lopez scores with the right foot!
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Diego Lopez from Valencia swings in the corner from the right.
Nobel Mendy successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Rioja is blocked
Valencia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A shot by Pedro Diaz is blocked
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Ball possession: Valencia: 52%, Rayo Vallecano: 48%.
Eray Coemert fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Valencia: 52%, Rayo Vallecano: 48%.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Gerard Gumbau fouls Javier Guerra
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Renzo Saravia is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Nunez in a tactical substitution.
Fran Perez is penalised for pushing Jose Gaya
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Nobel Mendy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Randy Nteka should have scored from that position
Good effort by Randy Nteka as he directs a shot on target, but Stole Dimitrievski saves it
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Valencia: 47%, Rayo Vallecano: 53%.
Oscar Valentin fouls Diego Lopez
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jose Gaya relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Renzo Saravia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Oscar Valentin is penalised for pushing Diego Lopez
Ball possession: Valencia: 53%, Rayo Vallecano: 47%.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Gerard Gumbau is penalised for pushing Guido Rodriguez
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gerard Gumbau provided the assist for the goal.
Eray Coemert relieves the pressure with a clearance
G O O O A A A L - Florian Lejeune Rayo Vallecano scores with a header.
Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano swings in the corner from the left.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Cesar Tarrega makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Hugo Duro is penalised for pushing Alfonso Espino
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ivan Balliu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Javier Guerra fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Valencia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Valencia: 56%, Rayo Vallecano: 44%.
Javier Guerra fouls Pedro Diaz
Fran Perez from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Luis Rioja from Valencia is ruled offside
Fran Perez fouls Hugo Duro
Ball possession: Valencia: 51%, Rayo Vallecano: 49%.
Pedro Diaz fouls Guido Rodriguez
A shot by Javier Guerra is blocked
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Rayo Vallecano.
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Rayo Vallecano.
Randy Nteka fouls Cesar Tarrega
HE HITS THE POST - Randy Nteka steps up, but only hits the post!
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
VAR - PENALTY RETAKE! - After a VAR check, the penalty for Rayo Vallecano will be retaken due to an infringement.
Yellow card for Renzo Saravia
Renzo Saravia is shown a yellow card by the referee
PENALTY! - Renzo Saravia is adjudged to have fouled Alfonso Espino in the box! The players sorround the ref.
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Ball possession: Valencia: 53%, Rayo Vallecano: 47%.
Valencia are in control of the ball.
Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
Javier Guerra shoots from outside the box, but Augusto Batalla has it under control
Javier Guerra tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Augusto Batalla
Valencia are trying to create something here.
Pep Chavarria makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nobel Mendy fouls Hugo Duro
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Valencia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio Mestalla, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio Mestalla where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio Mestalla where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio Mestalla, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio Mestalla, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio Mestalla. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
LaLiga
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 94 | |
| 2 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 86 | |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 | 46 | +26 | 72 | |
| 4 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 44 | +18 | 69 | |
| 5 | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 54 | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 51 | |
| 8 |
Rayo Vallecano
Away
|
38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |
Valencia
Home
|
38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 59 | 61 | -2 | 46 | |
| 11 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 46 | |
| 12 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 43 | 58 | -15 | 45 | |
| 13 | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46 | 60 | -14 | 43 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 43 | |
| 15 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 43 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 61 | -14 | 42 | |
| 17 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 42 | |
| 18 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 57 | -10 | 42 | |
| 19 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 41 | |
| 20 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 29 |
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Finished
Attendance
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