Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Espanyol
Updated
Rayo Vallecano won: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Espanyol in the LaLiga (Round 33) on Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid. Rayo Vallecano goals: Sergio Camello 87'. Expected goals: 1.60-1.96. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Dani Cárdenas (8.9).
Match report
Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 1-0
Rayo Vallecano narrowly beat Espanyol 1-0 at Estadio de Vallecas on Thursday 23 April in LaLiga.
Sergio Camello put Rayo Vallecano ahead on 87' (1-0).
Sergio Camello's 87' strike proved decisive.
Rayo Vallecano had 52% of the ball, shots were 17-15 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.60-1.96.
Dani Cárdenas (Rayo Vallecano) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 11,605. Referee: Adrian Cordero.
Match stats
| Rayo Vallecano | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.60 | 1.96 |
| Total shots | 17 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 21 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 264 (80%) | 215 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 17 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 10 |
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dani Cárdenas, Andrei Ratiu, Pathé Ciss, Jozhua Vertrouwd, Pep Chavarría, Pedro Díaz, Óscar Valentín, Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazón, Pacha Espino, Alemão
Espanyol (4-4-2): Marko Dmitrovic, Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pere Milla, Edu Expósito, Pol Lozano, Tyrhys Dolan, Kike García, Roberto Fernández
Key events
- 2' · Yellow card · Pere Milla (Espanyol)
- 19' · Yellow card · Pol Lozano (Espanyol)
- 35' · Yellow card · Augusto Batalla (Rayo Vallecano)
- 46' · Substitution · Charles Pickel for Pol Lozano (Espanyol)
- 50' · Yellow card · Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)
- 58' · Substitution · Ilias Akhomach for Pacha Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
- 67' · Substitution · Ramon Terrats for Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)
- 75' · Yellow card · Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol)
- 76' · Substitution · Unai López for Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano)
- 76' · Substitution · Gerard Gumbau for Alemão (Rayo Vallecano)
- 78' · Substitution · Clemens Riedel for Fernando Calero (Espanyol)
- 78' · Substitution · Cyril Ngonge for Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)
- 81' · Substitution · Abdul Mumin for Jozhua Vertrouwd (Rayo Vallecano)
- 81' · Substitution · Sergio Camello for Pedro Díaz (Rayo Vallecano)
- 83' · Yellow card · Cyril Ngonge (Espanyol)
- 87' · Goal · Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Miguel Rubio for Pere Milla (Espanyol)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 1995: Rayo Vallecano 11, draws 7, Espanyol 17.
Questions
Who won Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
Rayo Vallecano won, 1-0 (LaLiga) on Thu, 23 Apr 2026.
When and where is Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 18:00 UTC at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol?
In 35 league meetings since 1995: Rayo Vallecano 11 wins, 7 draws, Espanyol 17 wins (goals 41-60).