La Liga Regular Season - 32
Rayo Vallecano 3 - 3 FT Real Sociedad
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Oyarzabal (A. Barrenetxea) 22'
24' C. Martin
29' I. Palazon
30' S. Camello
S. Gomez 45'+1
HT
49' P. Ciss
↓ T. Kubo ↑L. Sucic 56'
↓ A. Barrenetxea ↑P. Marin 56'
O. Oskarsson 56'
O. Oskarsson (S. Gomez) 63'
64' ↓ C. Martin ↑P. Diaz
64' ↓ S. Camello ↑J. de Frutos
64' ↓ N. Mendy ↑Alemao
↓ O. Oskarsson ↑J. Gorrotxategi 67'
↓ B. Turrientes ↑Y. Herrera 67'
68' ↓ I. Palazon ↑G. Gumbau
69' P. Diaz
75' A. Ratiu
M. Oyarzabal 76'
82' ↓ U. Lopez ↑F. Perez
84' F. Lejeune (I. Akhomach)
↓ S. Gomez ↑A. Munoz 90'+1
C. Soler 90'+7
90'+7 F. Lejeune
90'+9 Alemao (P. Diaz)
90'+10 Alemao
90'+13 I. Palazon
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Dani Cárdenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andrei Rațiu
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Florian Lejeune
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nobel Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Josep Chavarría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Unai López
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
55
Passes
12
Duels
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilias Akhomach
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Isi Palazón
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Carlos Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Sergio Camello
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Juanpe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ivan Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pacha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdul Mumin
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
Pedro Díaz
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
41
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Gerard Gumbau
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Trejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge de Frutos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Aramburu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duje Caleta-Car
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergio Gómez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Takefusa Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Carlos Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
105
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ander Barrenetxea
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Orri Steinn Óskarsson
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mikel Oyarzabal
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aitor Fraga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aritz Elustondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luken Beitia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Gorrotxategi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 03/16/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 01/16/2025 | Real Sociedad | 3 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | Copa del Rey | Reale Arena |
| 08/18/2024 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 01/27/2024 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 10/29/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 04/22/2023 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 01/21/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 12/10/2022 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | Friendlies Clubs | Reale Arena |
| 05/01/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
10/05/2025
03/16/2025
01/16/2025
08/18/2024
01/27/2024
10/29/2023
04/22/2023
01/21/2023
12/10/2022
05/01/2022
Rayo Vallecano Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vallecas Chaos: A Six-Goal Masterpiece
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. This 3-3 spectacle provided everything you could ask for: disallowed goals, a pressure penalty, a 99th-minute equaliser, and a red card to close the curtain.
The Opening Exchange
The encounter at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas wasted no time exploding into life. While Rayo Vallecano controlled possession early with 58% of the ball, it was Real Sociedad who drew first blood. Mikel Oyarzabal struck an accurate finish in the 22nd minute to stun the home crowd. The hosts immediately piled on the pressure, showing incredible Intensity to find a route back. A potential equaliser was controversially chalked off for handball by VAR, but Sergio Camello made no mistake on the half-hour mark, thumping home to level the tie. The remainder of the half was a barrage of attempts, with both teams searching for the crucial breakthrough while home goalkeeper Dani Cárdenas pulled off several vital saves to keep things even.
The Basque Surge
After the interval, the Basque visitors ruthlessly seized control. Orri Oskarsson capitalised on a sharp pass to restore the lead in the 63rd minute. The Balance of the match shifted heavily when VAR intervened yet again, scrubbing out an effort from Pedro Diaz due to a foul in the build-up. Demoralised, the hosts then conceded a penalty, giving Oyarzabal the perfect opportunity to double his tally. The forward dispatched the spot-kick with absolute composure in the 76th minute. Holding a 3-1 advantage, the away side appeared entirely comfortable. They looked set to take all three points back to San Sebastián and strengthen their grip on the European qualification spots.
The Final Sting
The Stakes were massive for the home side, who refused to accept defeat in front of their faithful. With six minutes of normal time left, Florian Lejeune sparked hope with a crucial strike that rattled the visitors. The Basque side tried to weather the relentless storm, but Vallecas had other ideas. Deep into the 99th minute, substitute Alemao met a clinical pass from Pedro Diaz to equalise, blowing the roof off the stadium. The drama refused to settle there. Frustrations boiled over in the dying seconds, culminating in an unsportsmanlike straight red card for Isi Palazon in the 103rd minute. It was a breathless finale that left both sets of supporters completely exhausted.
Key Questions
How did the red card for I. Palazon impact the match?
Arriving deep into the 103rd minute after the dramatic equaliser, it was purely a result of boiling frustrations rather than a momentum-shifting tactical moment.
How did VAR change this match?
It denied the home side two separate goals for a handball and a foul, forcing them to mount an enormous late comeback to secure the draw.
What made Mikel Oyarzabal the Man of the Match?
He was clinical throughout. A well-taken brace, including a high-pressure penalty, highlighted his attacking prowess and constantly threatened the opposition defence.
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.
Tactical Warfare in Vallecas
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Real Sociedad's push for European football faces a stubborn hurdle against a Rayo Vallecano side eager to cement their mid-table security.
The Setup
The Campo de Futbol de Vallecas plays host to an intriguing La Liga clash this April 26, 2026. While the overall Stakes are modest given both teams' distance from danger, the off-the-charts Balance rating suggests we are in for a nail-biter. Rayo Vallecano sit comfortably enough in 13th and come into the match as slight favourites on home turf, despite sporting a patchy Form rating. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad hover dangerously in 7th place, boasting a strong Stars rating that provides the individual quality needed to keep their continental dreams alive.
Key Battle
Individual brilliance will be required to break the tactical deadlock. Randy Nteka operates as the crucial attacking pivot for the home side, tasked with unlocking a resolute Basque backline. He goes toe-to-toe against the visitors' premier threat, Gonçalo Guedes, who currently carries the creative burden for La Real.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty, physical encounter. Rayo will press aggressively in front of their home crowd, but La Real's clinical edge on the counter-attack will keep them honest. Our take is a hard-fought draw where both sides share the spoils after trading second-half goals.