La Liga
How did Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano perform?
Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano Match Stats
Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano Lineups
Villarreal
4-4-2 Rayo Vallecano
4-2-3-1Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
La Liga Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona |
19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 53-20 | 33 | 49 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid |
19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41-17 | 24 | 45 |
| 3 | Villarreal |
17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 34-16 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 |  Atl. Madrid |
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 34-17 | 17 | 38 |
| 5 |  Espanyol |
18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 22-19 | 3 | 33 |
| 6 |  Betis |
18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 30-24 | 6 | 28 |
| 7 |  Celta Vigo |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 24-20 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 |  Ath Bilbao |
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17-25 | -8 | 24 |
| 9 |  Elche |
18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24-23 | 1 | 22 |
| 10 |  Getafe |
18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14-23 | -9 | 21 |
| 11 |  Sevilla |
18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24-29 | -5 | 20 |
| 12 |  Osasuna |
18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18-21 | -3 | 19 |
| 13 |  Alaves |
18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15-21 | -6 | 19 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano |
18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14-21 | -7 | 19 |
| 15 |  Real Sociedad |
18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22-26 | -4 | 18 |
| 16 |  Mallorca |
18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20-26 | -6 | 18 |
| 17 |  Girona |
18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17-34 | -17 | 18 |
| 18 |  Valencia |
18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17-30 | -13 | 16 |
| 19 |  Levante |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20-29 | -9 | 13 |
| 20 |  Oviedo |
18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8-27 | -19 | 12 |
Qualification/Relegation
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-12-12
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Villarreal faced off against Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de la Cerámica (Villarreal). The La Liga fixture, contested on December 12, 2021, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Villarreal were sitting in 3rd place with 38 points. Their campaign has seen 12 wins and 2 draws, leaving them with a record of 3 losses.
Rayo Vallecano, sitting in 14th with 19 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 4 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 La Liga meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Villarreal have secured 3 wins.
However, Rayo Vallecano have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Villarreal
Recent Matches of Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Getafe (La Liga, Jan 02, 2026)
- Elche 4-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Dec 21, 2025)
- Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Betis (La Liga, Dec 15, 2025)
- Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Dec 07, 2025)
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia (La Liga, Dec 01, 2025)
- Oviedo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Nov 23, 2025)
- Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid (La Liga, Nov 09, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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