La Liga Regular Season - 38
Alaves 1 - 2 FT Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' T. Martinez
33' ↓ V. Parada ↑C. Protesoni
↓ C. Martin ↑S. Camello 38'
HT
↓ A. Garcia ↑J. de Frutos 46'
S. Camello 54'
↓ A. Mumin ↑P. Ciss 61'
↓ O. Valentin ↑Alemao 61'
P. Ciss 64'
69' A. Perez
S. Camello (P. Ciss) 73'
74' ↓ P. Ibanez ↑D. Suarez
79' A. Rebbach
84' ↓ L. Boye ↑I. Diabate
84' ↓ J. Guridi ↑A. Guevara
88' N. Tenaglia
↓ I. Balliu ↑A. Ratiu 88'
R. Nteka (S. Camello) 90'
Pacha 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nahuel Tenaglia
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Ville Koski
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Victor Parada
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Ángel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Antonio Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Guridi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Abderrahman Rebbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lucas Boyé
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Toni Martínez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Raúl Fernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Grégoire Swiderski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonny Otto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Enriquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ander Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calebe Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Diabaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Mañas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Dani Cárdenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iván Balliu
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abdul Mumin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Nobel Mendy
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Pacha
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Gerard Gumbau
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carlos Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Randy Nteka
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Augusto Batalla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juanpe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrei Rațiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josep Chavarría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Lejeune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Trejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Camello
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
57
Minutes
8.2
Rating
Jorge de Frutos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Alaves | 2 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | Copa del Rey | Estadio Mendizorrotza |
| 10/26/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Campo de Futbol de Vallecas |
| 03/29/2025 | Alaves | 0 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 10/26/2024 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 03/10/2024 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 09/15/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 04/16/2022 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 12/18/2021 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 01/28/2019 | Alaves | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 09/22/2018 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 5 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
01/14/2026
10/26/2025
03/29/2025
10/26/2024
03/10/2024
09/15/2023
04/16/2022
12/18/2021
01/28/2019
09/22/2018
Alaves Win
Rayo Vallecano Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +26
P: 38 GD: +18
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Substitute Magic Steals the Show in Vitoria
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A goalkeeping masterclass provided the firm foundation for a stunning late comeback that left the home faithful shell-shocked on the final day.
Early Breakthrough
The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle as Alaves burst out of the gates at Estadio Mendizorrotza. They pinned their visitors back immediately, and the sustained pressure paid dividends in the 13th minute when T. Martinez confidently dispatched the opener. The hosts peppered the goal with an avalanche of shots, turning the final third into a shooting gallery while racking up a heavy tally of corners. Despite facing a severe barrage, Rayo Vallecano somehow weathered the storm. The home side looked poised to comfortably extend their advantage, but the scoreline remained dangerously tight as the visitors desperately clung on.
The Wall and the Bench
The Balance of the match shifted completely thanks to sheer obstinacy and inspired substitutions. Dani Cárdenas produced an absolute exhibition in shot-stopping, registering a staggering 10 saves to single-handedly keep his team in the contest. Knowing they had edged possession, the visitors turned to their bench for a spark. It arrived in the 73rd minute when super-sub S. Camello linked up seamlessly with fellow substitute P. Ciss to level the scores. This clinical finish entirely altered the psychology of the contest, punishing the home side's inability to convert their earlier attacking dominance.
The Final Blow
With end-of-season Stakes driving both sides to chase all three points, the match descended into thrilling chaos. The home side pushed forward relentlessly, but their frustration mounted with every passing minute. Just as a draw seemed inevitable, the Upset Factor skyrocketed in the 90th minute. Camello turned provider, sliding a perfectly weighted pass for R. Nteka to smash home the dramatic winner. It was a smash-and-grab of the highest order. This stunning conclusion showcased textbook resilience, sending the away supporters into delirium and leaving the hosts to rue their missed opportunities.
Key Questions
What made Dani Cárdenas the Man of the Match?
He delivered a spectacular 10 crucial saves, forming an impenetrable wall that kept his side in contention for their late comeback.
How dramatic was the late winner by Dani Cárdenas?
While Cárdenas was the undisputed hero in goal, it was actually Nteka who scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner to seal the match.
How did Alaves complete the comeback from behind?
It was actually Rayo Vallecano who completed the stunning comeback, successfully overturning Alaves' early 13th-minute opening goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Freedom and Firepower on the Final Day
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. With La Liga survival long secured, this clash is purely about ending the campaign on a high note in front of a relaxed home crowd.
The Setup
Matchday 38 brings us to the Estadio Mendizorrotza for a classic end-of-season fixture. The Stakes are remarkably low across the board. Alaves sit safely in 14th place, while Rayo Vallecano are comfortably positioned in 8th. But low pressure on the final day often translates to high entertainment. Both sides boast strong Form. The hosts have picked up three wins in their last five, peaking just in time to sign off in style. The visitors arrive unbeaten in their last five league outings. Our Balance indicator points to a tightly contested affair where strict systems take a backseat to pure individual expression.
Key Battle
Toni Martínez squares off against Alemão in a pure showcase of attacking talent. Both forwards are enjoying excellent late-season spells, contributing significantly to a healthy Stars rating for this matchup. With defensive units likely playing on the front foot, these two sharpshooters will find plenty of space to exploit.
Our Take
Expect a thoroughly entertaining 2-2 draw. Without the agonizing burden of a relegation battle, both managers will permit risks in possession. The midfields will bypass each other quickly, creating a fast-paced transitional game that benefits the in-form attackers. A shared spoils scenario suits absolutely everyone as the curtain falls.