La Liga Regular Season - 17
Elche 4 - 0 FT Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' H. Fort (A. Rodriguez)
12' ↓ H. Fort ↑M. Neto
N. Mendy 22'
↓ I. Balliu ↑F. Perez 33'
HT
U. Lopez 57'
↓ O. Valentin ↑P. Diaz 60'
67' A. Rodriguez (P. Bigas)
70' G. Valera (A. Rodriguez)
↓ N. Mendy ↑Luiz Felipe 75'
↓ Pacha ↑J. Vertrouwd 75'
↓ U. Lopez ↑G. Gumbau 75'
79' A. Febas
80' ↓ A. Rodriguez ↑Y. Santiago
80' ↓ M. Aguado ↑Josan
81' ↓ P. Bigas ↑L. Petrot
F. Lejeune 82'
84' Josan
89' ↓ R. Mir ↑A. Boayar
90'+1 M. Neto (Josan)
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Elche
Goalkeepers
Iñaki Peña 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
John Nwankwo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Affengruber 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pedro Bigas 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Hector Fort 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alvaro Núñez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Marc Aguado 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Aleix Febas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Germán Valera
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Álvaro Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Rafa Mir
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Alejandro Iturbe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matías Dituro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrià Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Pétrot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bambo Diaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martim Neto 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7
Rating
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Redondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yago Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Boayar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Augusto Batalla
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Iván Balliu
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Florian Lejeune
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Nobel Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Josep Chavarría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Unai López
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Óscar Valentín
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Alfonso Espino 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Isi Palazón
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Álvaro García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Sergio Camello
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Adrián Molina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dani Cárdenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Gumbau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samu Becerra
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
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2023 | Elche | 4 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 03/10/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 18/02/2022 | Elche | 2 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 17/10/2021 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 16/01/2021 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 0 | Elche | Copa del Rey | Ciudad del Futbol de Las Rozas |
| 08/03/2020 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 3 | Elche | Segunda División | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 05/10/2019 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | Segunda División | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 21/01/2017 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Elche | Segunda División | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 20/08/2016 | Elche | 2 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | Segunda División | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 09/02/2015 | Elche | 2 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
29/04/2023
03/10/2022
18/02/2022
17/10/2021
16/01/2021
08/03/2020
05/10/2019
21/01/2017
20/08/2016
09/02/2015
Elche Win
Rayo Vallecano Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +29
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +19
P: 16 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -9
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -18
P: 17 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Elche executes a tactical masterclass against Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A 4-0 demolition that underscores the stakes of defensive solidity in a fight to escape the drop zone.
Control from the opening whistle
From the first moment, Elche imposed their rhythm at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Héctor Fort broke the deadlock in the sixth minute, courtesy of Álvaro Rodríguez's assist, setting the tone for an afternoon of complete dominance. The hosts' intensity in those opening exchanges dismantled Rayo Vallecano entirely—the visitors arrived on a run of four consecutive defeats and found no defensive answers.
Rodríguez orchestrates the symphony
Álvaro Rodríguez was the conductor of Elche's orchestra, combining a goal with two assists in a 9.0-rated performance. His finish on 67 minutes doubled the advantage, then his creative pass allowed Germán Valera to seal the 3-0 three minutes later. Rayo's backline, which had already conceded 16 goals in 16 matches, crumbled under the pressure. Iñaki Peña barely broke a sweat in the home goal, requiring just eight saves, whilst the visitors' xG of 0.93 told the story of their toothlessness. The balance of the match was never in doubt.
Neto's stoppage-time flourish
Martim Neto applied the final flourish in the 91st minute with Josan's assist, a coda that summarises Elche's tactical superiority. Despite ceding possession (46% to 54%), the hosts' 79% pass accuracy and defensive organisation—anchored by Pedro Bigas's assist-earning display—proved impenetrable. This rout propels Elche toward stability in the standings, whilst Rayo sink deeper into their relegation mire.
Key Questions
What made Álvaro Rodríguez the Man of the Match?
A goal, two assists, and three key passes in a 9.0 display. He orchestrated Elche's entire attacking blueprint.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Searching for Light: Elche vs Rayo Vallecano in the Grey Zone
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Two mid-table sides with minimal ambitions and fragile form collide in a match that matters to neither's trajectory.
The Setup
Elche sits 11th with 16 points from 14 matches, while Rayo Vallecano hovers at 9th with 17. The Stakes are virtually non-existent—neither team fights relegation nor dreams of Europe. The Form is brittle across both camps. Elche has lost three of five; Rayo clings to stability via three consecutive draws. This is survival football stripped of drama, a match played for the fixture list rather than destiny.
Key Battle
Matías Dituro (Elche) versus Fran Pérez (Rayo). Dituro is the lone bright spot—a 9.2 rating with four crucial saves in his last outing. Pérez must breach a fragile Elche defence anchored only by their goalkeeper's brilliance. Whoever dominates this duel controls the match's narrative.
Our Prediction
Goalless draw, 0-0. Elche retreats into a defensive shell with Dituro as their last line; Rayo probes without conviction. Neither side possesses the offensive clarity to break the deadlock. The whistle saves both from disappointment.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
No. Zero Stakes, weak Balance. Explore better fixtures on the weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
0-0 draw. Both teams lack offensive bite; Dituro's brilliance keeps Elche afloat.
Where are Elche and Rayo in the league table?
Elche 11th (16 points), Rayo 9th (17 points). Both trapped in mid-table limbo.
What is Elche's current form?
LDDLL. Three defeats in five. Defensive fragility masked only by Dituro's heroics.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Matías Dituro (Elche): 9.2 rating across 1 match. Four saves. Elche's sole lifeline.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.