Round 38 ·
HT: 1–0
Updated:
Full Time
1 – 2
Half Time
1 – 0
Full Time
1 – 2
Goal Scorers
Fouls
Free Kicks
Offsides
Saves
Shots On Target
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The result carried immediate pressure for both sides, because Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano had approached the night with momentum at stake, and the 2-1 scoreline shifted that balance in Rayo’s favour. In a match framed as a test of nerve, the narrow margin reflected how fine finishing and game management had decided the contest, while Alaves were left to absorb the cost of tactical imbalances at key moments.
Alaves had gone into the break 1-0 ahead, but that first-half advantage did not hold once Rayo adjusted their structure after the interval. The match had been shaped by the contrast between a 3-5-2 from Quique Sanchez Flores and Rayo’s 4-2-3-1 under Inigo Perez, and the away side’s spacing gradually improved their control between the lines. Perez’s coaching choices appeared to sharpen the quality of Rayo’s chances, especially as the game opened up in transition.
For Namibia-based readers following La Liga’s tighter battles, this was the kind of contest that showed how quickly control could change when pressing details and defensive distances slipped. Alaves had worked hard to build possession and protect central areas, but they were punished when their shape lost balance at decisive phases. Rayo, by contrast, stayed more coherent in their rest defence and looked more efficient when turning recovery into attack.
The one-goal difference also underlined how game management had mattered after the interval. Rayo had shown greater composure in handling pressure, and their ability to create higher-quality chances eventually tipped the balance. For Alaves, the defeat was not about a lack of effort, but about missed moments when they might have slowed Rayo’s momentum, tightened the lines, or used set pieces more effectively.
What next is that Rayo had strengthened their short-term confidence, while Alaves had been left needing a sharper response in their next league outing.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will know that the margin for error will be thin. For Deportivo Alaves, the match would carry consequences for control, confidence, and how firmly they can impose their 3-5-2 structure. For Rayo Vallecano, it would be a chance to show resilience, manage transitions, and leave with the kind of result that can steady a campaign. In Namibia, where supporters often value organisation, work rate, and discipline, this should read as a contest decided by detail rather than noise.
The central storyline will be how Deportivo Alaves handle the balance between pressing and protection. Quique Sanchez Flores will likely be judged on whether his side can press with purpose without exposing the spaces behind the wing-backs. In a 3-5-2, the shape can offer numbers in central areas, but it can also become fragile if the rest-defense is not set properly. If Alaves can win second balls and keep Rayo pinned in their own half, they would create the kind of control phases that usually build pressure over 90 minutes.
Rayo Vallecano, lined up in a 4-2-3-1, would probably look to stretch the field and test the spaces around the outside channels. Inigo Perez may see bench timing become decisive if the match is level after the first hour, especially if the tempo starts to dip. That is where changes in the attacking line or midfield could alter the rhythm and force Alaves to defend deeper. Without advanced metrics, the story will be shaped by chance quality, possession management, and which side can turn transitions into cleaner opportunities.
This would be a test of character and tactical discipline, with pressure building on every loose touch and every delayed decision. The team that handles the control phases better could decide the night.
Pathe Ciss makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Sergio Camello from Rayo Vallecano gets a good shooting opportunity and opts for a cheeky lob but Antonio Sivera reads the shot and saves!
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano trips Antonio Martinez
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Rayo Vallecano managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
Sergio Camello provided the assist for the goal.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 47%, Rayo Vallecano: 53%.
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
G O O O A A A L - Randy Nteka scores with the left foot!
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Nahuel Tenaglia
Nahuel Tenaglia is shown a yellow card by the referee
Ivan Balliu is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrei Ratiu in a tactical substitution.
A shot by Ibrahim Diabate is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano trips Antonio Martinez
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A shot by Alexandre Zurawski is blocked
Denis Suarez shoots from outside the box, but Dani Cardenas has it under control
Denis Suarez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Dani Cardenas
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Diabate from Deportivo Alaves trips Gerard Gumbau
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 45%, Rayo Vallecano: 55%.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jon Guridi is leaving the field to be replaced by Ander Guevara in a tactical substitution.
Lucas Boye is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahim Diabate in a tactical substitution.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The cross by Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Randy Nteka sends a header towards goal, but Antonio Sivera is there to comfortably save it
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano swings in the corner from the right.
A shot by Gerard Gumbau is blocked
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 46%, Rayo Vallecano: 54%.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Ville Koski sends a header towards goal, but Dani Cardenas is there to comfortably save it
After a tactical foul, Abderrahman Rebbach sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves commits a foul by elbowing Jorge de Frutos
Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves swings in the corner from the right.
Nobel Mendy successfully blocks the shot
Deportivo Alaves with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Antonio Martinez is blocked
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves trips Pedro Diaz
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Pablo Ibanez is leaving the field to be replaced by Denis Suarez in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 48%, Rayo Vallecano: 52%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
With that goal, Rayo Vallecano equalised. Game on!
The game is restarted
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Pathe Ciss provided the assist for the goal.
Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano swings in the corner from the right.
G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Sergio Camello from Rayo Vallecano with the left foot.
Pathe Ciss sends a header towards goal, but Antonio Sivera is there to comfortably save it
Good effort by Antonio Blanco as he directs a shot on target, but Dani Cardenas saves it
Nahuel Tenaglia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Ivan Balliu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 50%, Rayo Vallecano: 50%.
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Yellow card for Angel Perez
Angel Perez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Alexandre Zurawski fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano trips Lucas Boye
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 50%, Rayo Vallecano: 50%.
Pathe Ciss successfully blocks the shot
Lucas Boye takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
After a tactical foul, Pathe Ciss sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Boye
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorge de Frutos
Oscar Valentin is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexandre Zurawski in a tactical substitution.
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Boye from Deportivo Alaves trips Ivan Balliu
Abdul Mumin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Abdul Mumin is leaving the field to be replaced by Pathe Ciss in a tactical substitution.
A shot by Nahuel Tenaglia is blocked
Good effort by Pablo Ibanez as he directs a shot on target, but Dani Cardenas saves it
Angel Perez shoots from outside the box, but Dani Cardenas has it under control
Angel Perez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Dani Cardenas
Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves swings in the corner from the right.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Oscar Valentin from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ivan Balliu from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano takes a short corner kick from the right.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 49%, Rayo Vallecano: 51%.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Jon Guridi from Deportivo Alaves trips Gerard Gumbau
After a tactical foul, Sergio Camello sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Sergio Camello from Rayo Vallecano trips Pablo Ibanez
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nahuel Tenaglia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ville Koski from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ivan Balliu from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano trips Pablo Ibanez
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Lucas Boye is penalised for pushing Abdul Mumin
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 52%, Rayo Vallecano: 48%.
Good effort by Alfonso Espino as he directs a shot on target, but Antonio Sivera saves it
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Lucas Boye from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The second half is underway
Oscar Valentin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alvaro Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorge de Frutos in a tactical substitution.
The only goal scored by Deportivo Alaves gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Dani Cardenas from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Oscar Valentin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Gerard Gumbau fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 54%, Rayo Vallecano: 46%.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Abdul Mumin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Deportivo Alaves 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
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Gerard Gumbau goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
Carlos Protesoni is penalised for pushing Randy Nteka
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Nahuel Tenaglia volleys a shot on target, but Dani Cardenas is on hand to save it
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Carlos Martin is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Camello in a tactical substitution.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Alvaro Garcia from Rayo Vallecano trips Angel Perez
Abdul Mumin from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 56%, Rayo Vallecano: 44%.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves swings in the corner from the right.
Pablo Ibanez from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oscar Valentin
The game is restarted
Victor Parada is injured and is replaced by Carlos Protesoni.
Victor Parada 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.
Victor Parada is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Abdul Mumin from Rayo Vallecano goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Boye
Lucas Boye takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alvaro Garcia from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
Safe hands from Dani Cardenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Good effort by Victor Parada as he directs a shot on target, but Dani Cardenas saves it
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 56%, Rayo Vallecano: 44%.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Nahuel Tenaglia is penalised for pushing Alfonso Espino
The cross by Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Balliu from Rayo Vallecano trips Abderrahman Rebbach
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves 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.
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Ville Koski from Deportivo Alaves trips Randy Nteka
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 55%, Rayo Vallecano: 45%.
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Nobel Mendy wins an air challenge against Jon Guridi
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Antonio Sivera from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antonio Blanco from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pedro Diaz
The referee signals a free kick as Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves trips Oscar Valentin
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Ivan Balliu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 56%, Rayo Vallecano: 44%.
Deportivo Alaves managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Abdul Mumin successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antonio Blanco is blocked
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
GOAL! It's an easy finish as Antonio Martinez from Deportivo Alaves taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot!
Antonio Sivera from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alfonso Espino swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alfonso Espino swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Martin from Rayo Vallecano trips Abderrahman Rebbach
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Carlos Martin shoots from outside the box, but Antonio Sivera has it under control
Carlos Martin tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Antonio Sivera
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 70%, Rayo Vallecano: 30%.
Victor Parada from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antonio Martinez from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Antonio Blanco
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 71%, Rayo Vallecano: 29%.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
Nobel Mendy successfully blocks the shot
Deportivo Alaves with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Lucas Boye is blocked
Antonio Blanco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Antonio Sivera as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Nahuel Tenaglia from Deportivo Alaves trips Oscar Valentin
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Deportivo Alaves kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the 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 | 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 |
Deportivo Alaves
Home
|
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 |
Status
Finished
Minute
0'
Winner
Rayo Vallecano
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