Alemao Shatters Stalemate in Stoppage Time

Average Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A crunch match where intensity peaked in injury time, with Rayo Vallecano stealing three points through a shock 90th-minute winner that proved decisive in a tightly contested battle.

Vallecas Locked in Combat for 89 Minutes

Rayo Vallecano and Alavés served up a cracking contest with relentless intensity and tactical balance. A combined 27 shots and 12 corners painted a picture of two sides refusing to blink. Augusto Batalla proved unshakeable in Rayo's goal, making two crucial stops to keep the scoreline locked at 0-0.

Possession favored the hosts (54%), but it was Lucas Boyé who orchestrated Alavés' attacking threat with two key passes from the front. The visiting striker was the engine room of a team that refused to be cowed on the road. Yet Rayo's rearguard, anchored by Pep Chavarría, held firm when it mattered most.

The Upset Factor Arrives Late

Just when a draw seemed written in the stars, Alemao exploded into life at the 90-minute mark. Chavarría, the architect of Rayo's defensive solidity, threaded the killer pass for the striker to finish—a moment of pure importance. The Madrid side's winning run extends: four victories in their last five matches now have them knocking on Europe's door.

For Alavés, defeat stings at a critical juncture. With just 12 points from 10 games and a defense caught napping at the death, the Basques watch another opportunity slip through their fingers. The intensity was genuine, but that final cutting edge in attack proved elusive.