Alaves 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
Updated
Rayo Vallecano won: Alaves 1-2 Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga (Round 38) on Sat, 23 May 2026 at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz. Alaves goals: Toni Martínez 13'. Rayo Vallecano goals: Sergio Camello 73', Randy Nteka 90'. Expected goals: 1.63-1.34. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Dani Cárdenas (8.6).
Match report
Rayo Vallecano beat Alaves 2-1
Rayo Vallecano came from behind to beat Alaves 2-1 away from home at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Saturday 23 May in LaLiga.
Toni Martínez put Alaves ahead on 13' (1-0), Sergio Camello levelled for Rayo Vallecano on 73' (1-1) and Randy Nteka restored Rayo Vallecano's lead on 90' (1-2).
Randy Nteka's 90' strike proved decisive.
Alaves had 48% of the ball, shots were 19-15 (11-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.63-1.34.
Dani Cárdenas (Rayo Vallecano) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 17,276. Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano.
Match stats
| Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.34 |
| Total shots | 19 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 13 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 276 (80%) | 311 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total shots | 19 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 8 |
Lineups
Alaves (3-5-2): Antonio Sivera, Nahuel Tenaglia, Ville Koski, Victor Parada, Ángel Pérez, Pablo Ibánez, Antonio Blanco, Jon Guridi, Abderrahman Rebbach, Lucas Boyé, Toni Martínez
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dani Cárdenas, Iván Balliu, Abdul Mumin, Nobel Mendy, Pacha Espino, Óscar Valentín, Gerard Gumbau, Carlos Martín, Pedro Díaz, Álvaro Garcia, Randy Nteka
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Toni Martínez (Alaves)
- 33' · Substitution · Carlos Protesoni for Victor Parada (Alaves)
- 38' · Substitution · Sergio Camello for Carlos Martín (Rayo Vallecano)
- 46' · Substitution · Jorge de Frutos for Álvaro Garcia (Rayo Vallecano)
- 54' · Yellow card · Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano)
- 61' · Substitution · Pathé Ciss for Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano)
- 61' · Substitution · Alemão for Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano)
- 64' · Yellow card · Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)
- 69' · Yellow card · Ángel Pérez (Alaves)
- 73' · Goal · Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano)
- 74' · Substitution · Denis Suárez for Pablo Ibánez (Alaves)
- 79' · Yellow card · Abderrahman Rebbach (Alaves)
- 84' · Substitution · Ander Guevara for Jon Guridi (Alaves)
- 84' · Substitution · Ibrahim Diabate for Lucas Boyé (Alaves)
- 87' · Yellow card · Nahuel Tenaglia (Alaves)
- 88' · Substitution · Andrei Ratiu for Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano)
- 90' · Goal · Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Pacha Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 1997: Alaves 9, draws 4, Rayo Vallecano 12.
Questions
Who won Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano?
Rayo Vallecano won, 1-2 (LaLiga) on Sat, 23 May 2026.
When and where is Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano?
Sat, 23 May 2026, 19:00 UTC at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Alaves and Rayo Vallecano?
In 25 league meetings since 1997: Alaves 9 wins, 4 draws, Rayo Vallecano 12 wins (goals 27-27).