La Liga Gameweek 2
Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 FT Alaves
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
17' ↓ I. Palazon ↑R. Nteka
35' P. Fernandez
N. Tenaglia 45'+2
HT
48' S. Camello (J. de Frutos)
55' ↓ P. Fernandez ↑O. Valentin
55' ↓ F. Perez ↑A. Garcia
60' ↓ A. Batalla ↑D. Cardenas
↓ L. Boye ↑M. Diaz 62'
↓ M. Rodriguez ↑D. Suarez 62'
↓ Jonny Otto ↑Yusi 70'
73' S. Camello
↓ A. Perez ↑C. Alena 80'
↓ V. Koski ↑N. Valentini 80'
M. Diaz 84'
N. Valentini 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Augusto Batalla 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Defenders
Andrei Rațiu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Florian Lejeune 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Pelayo Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pathé Ciss
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jorge de Frutos 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Isi Palazón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Unai López 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
Sergio Camello 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Dani Cárdenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco de las Sías
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Alonso Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randy Nteka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Angel Pérez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Nahuel Tenaglia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Ville Koski
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Jonny Otto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Abderrahman Rebbach
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pablo Ibáñez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Antonio Blanco
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Mikel Rodriguez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Lucas Boyé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Toni Martínez
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Adrián Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Youssef Enríquez Lekhedim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xanet Olaiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ander Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Díaz 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Hugo Novoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rodríguez
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
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | Alaves | 1 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Mendizorrotza |
| 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 |
05/23/2026
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
Rayo Vallecano Win
Alaves Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -9
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Drama Denies Rayo at Butarque
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A chaotic blend of VAR interventions and late heroics turned a tense tactical battle into a thrilling early-season stalemate.
Early Frustrations
The unusual surroundings of Estadio Municipal de Butarque did little to dampen the high Intensity of this fixture. Alaves arrived brimming with confidence, edging possession throughout the first half while patiently probing a stubborn defense. Rayo Vallecano thought they had found the breakthrough ten minutes before the interval when P. Fernandez found the back of the net. However, celebrations were swiftly cut short as VAR intervened, disallowing the strike for a handball in the build-up. The visitors controlled the tempo, but the scoreboard remained stubbornly blank as the sides trudged into the tunnel.
The Breakthrough
The second half exploded into life almost instantly, entirely shifting the Balance of power. Just three minutes after the restart, J. de Frutos carved open the visitors' backline with a precise delivery, allowing S. Camello to fire the hosts into a well-deserved lead. The momentum swung violently in Rayo's favor, forcing Alaves to weather a storm of relentless attacks. Yet, amidst the chaos, Pablo Ibáñez stood like a titan in midfield. His outstanding performance anchored the visitors, breaking up play and ensuring the deficit stayed manageable while his team regrouped for a final push.
Diaz Strikes Late
Recognizing the early-season Stakes, Alaves threw caution to the wind. A relentless barrage of set-pieces tested the hosts' resolve, with 15 total corners creating a suffocating pressure cooker inside the penalty area. The tactical gamble paid off handsomely in the 84th minute. Super sub M. Diaz, introduced to inject fresh attacking impetus, found the crucial equalizer with a clinical finish. It was a hammer blow for Vallecano, who had defended valiantly but ultimately succumbed to the sheer volume of pressure. The 1-1 draw keeps Alaves flying high near the league summit, while Rayo remains mired in the lower ranks.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Rayo Vallecano's season?
It leaves them hovering near the bottom of the table, highlighting their urgent need to convert strong home performances into three points.
How did substitute Sergio Camello change the game?
His explosive finishing immediately after the interval broke a tense deadlock, shifting the momentum entirely and forcing the visitors to chase the game.
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.
Early Season Chess Match Takes Shape
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Getting points on the board early in the campaign sets a vital foundation for a comfortable year ahead.
The Setup
On August 20, 2026, the Estadio Municipal de Butarque hosts a Matchday 2 fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Alaves. Because it is the dawn of a new season, the Stakes metric remains modest. However, a remarkably high Balance rating points to two teams operating on nearly identical wavelengths. The overall Stars rating might not turn the heads of casual observers, but players like A. Rațiu and Jorge de Frutos offer genuine quality for the hosts, matched by the away side's reliable Carlos Vicente and L. Boyé. With both squads still finding their early Form, collective discipline will trump individual brilliance.
Key Battle
This contest will be fought and won on the flanks. The home side's wide attacking unit will be tasked with stretching a resolute and deep-sitting away defensive block. It promises to be an exercise in probing possession versus disciplined counter-attacking architecture.
Our Expected Outcome
The hosts hold a slight edge in this tight affair. Our take is a gritty, low-scoring 1-0 home victory, with the breakthrough likely coming late as legs tire and the defensive shape finally cracks.