La Liga
How did Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano perform?
Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano Match Stats
Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano Lineups
Espanyol
4-4-2 Rayo Vallecano
4-4-2Espanyol 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
Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-08-31
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Espanyol faced off against Rayo Vallecano at Stage Front Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat). The La Liga fixture, contested on August 31, 2024, 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, Espanyol were sitting in 5th place with 33 points. Their campaign has seen 10 wins and 3 draws, leaving them with a record of 5 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 5 La Liga meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Espanyol have secured 4 wins.
However, Rayo Vallecano have proven to be tough opponents, winning 1 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 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 Espanyol
- Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona (La Liga, Jan 03, 2026)
- Ath Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol (La Liga, Dec 22, 2025)
- Getafe 0-1 Espanyol (La Liga, Dec 13, 2025)
- Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Dec 07, 2025)
- Celta Vigo 0-1 Espanyol (La Liga, Nov 30, 2025)
- Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla (La Liga, Nov 24, 2025)
- Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal (La Liga, Nov 08, 2025)
- Alaves 2-1 Espanyol (La Liga, Nov 02, 2025)
Recent Matches of Rayo Vallecano
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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