La Liga Gameweek 14
Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 FT Valencia
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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
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.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
37' N. Mendy (G. Gumbau)
HT
↓ J. Guerra ↑A. Danjuma 57'
D. Lopez 64'
69' ↓ F. Perez ↑Pacha
69' ↓ U. Lopez ↑Alemao
Thierry Correia 71'
↓ H. Duro ↑L. Beltran 74'
↓ L. Rioja ↑F. Ugrinic 74'
83' ↓ N. Mendy ↑Luiz Felipe
83' ↓ J. de Frutos ↑I. Balliu
90'+2 ↓ A. Garcia ↑S. Camello
↓ D. Lopez ↑D. Raba 90'+2
↓ Pepelu ↑B. Santamaria 90'+2
90'+6 Alemão
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 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Florian Lejeune 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nobel Mendy 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Pep Chavarría
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Unai López
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Gerard Gumbau
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Álvaro García
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Jorge de Frutos
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Dani Cárdenas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián Molina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iván Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Espino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Becerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Camello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thierry Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Manuel Copete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Gayà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Javi Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Pepelu
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego López 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Stole Dimitrievski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristian Rivero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitri Foulquier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Iranzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baptiste Santamaría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Ugrinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Campo de Futbol de Vallecas |
| 04/19/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 12/07/2024 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 05/12/2024 | Valencia | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 12/19/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 04/03/2023 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 09/10/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 04/11/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 11/27/2021 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 04/06/2019 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
12/01/2025
04/19/2025
12/07/2024
05/12/2024
12/19/2023
04/03/2023
09/10/2022
04/11/2022
11/27/2021
04/06/2019
Rayo Vallecano Win
Valencia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -13
P: 14 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rayo Vallecano
Valencia
Rayo Vallecano
Valencia
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Rayo and Valencia trade blows in epic 1-1 draw packed with intensity and balance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. This 1-1 stalemate at Vallecas captures two teams fighting for survival, where neither could afford to lose but both settled for a point.
A six-pointer of 29 shots and relentless pressure
From kickoff, Rayo Vallecano seized control with 56% possession and a barrage of attempts that turned Vallecas into a shooting gallery. Álvaro García was the engine room, orchestrating play with an outstanding display that any crowd would celebrate. The intensity peaked in the 37th minute when N. Mendy broke through following a G. Gumbau assist, rewarding Rayo's relentless pressure with a clinical finish.
Valencia fights back: balance prevails
Valencia arrived with less possession but clear intent. Pepelu became the visitors' compass, threading four key passes that kept taronja hopes alive. His second-half control proved decisive. In the 64th minute, D. López levelled, shifting momentum in a match that seemed settled. The combined 15 corners reflected constant jostling for control, both sides pressing relentlessly.
Two points saved, two points surrendered
With 19 total shots for Rayo against Valencia's 10, the 1-1 finish leaves mixed emotions. Rayo holds ninth place with 17 points, while Valencia clings to 15th with 14, desperately needing a climb out of the relegation zone. This draw is a lifeline for the visitors but a missed opportunity for the hosts, who dominated statistically yet couldn't seal victory.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer?
Álvaro García (Rayo) and Pepelu (Valencia) both earned 7.7 ratings, orchestrating their teams' play with precision and vision throughout.
What defined this draw?
Rayo's offensive intensity collided with Valencia's defensive resolve. 29 shots and 15 corners show a tactical battle with no clear winner.
What's the table impact?
Valencia gains vital ground in their relegation battle. Rayo's win streak halts, leaving them frustrated in ninth with 17 points.
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.
Mediocrity's Trap: Rayo and Valencia Stuck in the Mud
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Two directionless teams collide in a six-pointer that promises desperation over quality football.
The Setup
Rayo Vallecano arrives at matchday 14 in ninth place with just 17 points, trapped in three consecutive draws that define their campaign: no rhythm, no goals, no identity. Their Form is alarming—only one home win in five matches. Valencia sits even lower in 15th with 14 points and a porous defense that's conceded 22 goals in 14 games. The Stakes are minimal: no derby spice, no title pressure, no urgent relegation battle. It's simply two mediocre teams gasping for air.
The Keeper Duel
Augusto Batalla (Rayo) has been the home side's lifeline with 16 saves across five matches and four clean sheets. Julen Agirrezabala (Valencia) counters with 14 saves and a crucial penalty stop. This will be the true Balance of the match: if attacks prove as toothless as the stats suggest, the goalkeepers will decide it.
Our Prediction
Draw 1-1. Rayo press without clarity, Valencia steal space on transitions. Fran Pérez (7.5 average) hunts for midfield control but lacks penetration. A forgettable affair both sides wish they hadn't played.