La Liga Gameweek 5
Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 FT Celta Vigo
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
40' Isi Palazón
HT
B. Iglesias (J. Rueda) 49'
Javier Rueda 55'
60' ↓ S. Camello ↑Alemao
↓ J. Rueda ↑O. Mingueza 60'
60' ↓ Pacha ↑P. Chavarria
↓ H. Alvarez ↑P. Duran 60'
65' J. de Frutos (A. Garcia)
68' ↓ I. Palazon ↑I. Balliu
↓ H. Sotelo ↑I. Moriba 71'
↓ M. Ristic ↑C. Starfelt 79'
↓ B. Zaragoza ↑F. Jutgla 79'
90'+1 ↓ P. Diaz ↑U. Lopez
90'+1 ↓ J. de Frutos ↑S. Becerra
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Augusto Batalla 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andrei Rațiu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Florian Lejeune
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pathé Ciss 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
91
Passes
6
Duels
Alfonso Espino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
Jorge de Frutos 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Pedro Díaz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro García 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Sergio Camello 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Isi Palazón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Dani Cárdenas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián Molina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pep Chavarría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobel Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jozhua Vertrouwd
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
Gerard Gumbau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Becerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Manu Fernández
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihailo Ristić
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Javi Rueda
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Hugo Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Fran Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Borja Iglesias 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Iván Villar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carl Starfelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damián Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Campo de Futbol de Vallecas |
| 05/18/2025 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 01/10/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 03/31/2024 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 12/11/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 03/11/2023 | Celta Vigo | 3 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
09/21/2025
05/18/2025
01/10/2025
03/31/2024
12/11/2023
03/11/2023
Rayo Vallecano Win
Celta Vigo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Vallecas erupts: Rayo and Celta trade blows in an unforgettable draw
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. When two desperate teams clash at Estadio de Vallecas, the result is rarely dull—and this 1-1 thriller proved why neither side could afford to lose.
An onslaught of intensity from the opening whistle
Celta Vigo arrived starved for a win, languishing on four consecutive draws, and struck first through Borja Iglesias, who converted Javi Rueda's assist in the 49th minute. The lead lasted just 16 minutes. Rayo Vallecano refused to fold, with Jorge de Frutos restoring balance via Álvaro García's assist in the 65th. The stakes were enormous: Rayo needed points after recent defeats; Celta needed a win to escape the drop zone.
Goalkeepers steal the show amid a barrage
What separated this from a routine draw was the sheer volume of chances. Twenty-four combined shots—15 from Rayo, 9 from Celta—turned Estadio de Vallecas into a shooting gallery. Augusto Batalla made four crucial saves for the hosts, while Celta's keeper matched him. Twelve corners created constant set-piece pressure, yet neither team could convert the chaos into a second goal. This was intensity without resolution—a match that demanded a winner but settled for an equal share.
Control versus clinical finishing
Rayo dominated possession (59%), firing 15 shots with 5 on target. Celta took a different approach: 9 shots, 5 on target. The visitors' efficiency in the first half proved decisive—Iglesias' goal came from limited territory—yet Rayo's persistence paid dividends when De Frutos equalized. Neither team could find the killer blow despite the relentless pressure. The result leaves both in the middle of the table, fighting for relevance in a crowded La Liga landscape.
Key Questions
Who was Rayo's standout performer?
Jorge de Frutos (8.2 rating) sealed the draw in the 65th. Augusto Batalla's four saves kept Rayo in the contest when Celta pressed.
Where does Celta stand after this result?
With 5 points from 5 games (4 draws, 1 loss), Celta sits 16th. This draw extends their winless run—they need victories urgently.
What does this mean for the title race?
Both teams remain outside the European spots. Rayo (6 points) and Celta (5 points) are fighting mid-table battles, not title implications.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Tactical Chess on the Concrete
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. A mid-table clash where home defensive solidity meets a revitalised Galician counter-attack.
The Setup
On September 21, 2025, Rayo Vallecano hosts Celta Vigo in a matchup defined by league table proximity. Played at the stadium, the contest features a high degree of Balance between two sides occupying 9th and 12th place respectively. Rayo enters with a Form that has been steady yet unspectacular, recording several draws in their last five outings. Celta, trailing by just a single point, arrives with the momentum of recent wins but faces a tough environment. While the Stakes are modest this early in the campaign, the individual Stars on display will be eager to prove they belong in the top-half conversation.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will see Pathé Ismaël Ciss tasked with anchoring the home side's structure. He must contain Javier Rueda, who has emerged as a clinical threat for the visitors. Rueda's movement between the lines and recent efficiency will be the primary puzzle for the Rayo backline, led by Alfonso Espino, to solve.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side is willing to overextend. Rayo will likely control the ball in neutral zones, but Celta's efficiency on the break should keep things level. We predict a 1-1 draw as tactical discipline cancels out offensive ambition in a match of fine margins.