Iraola’s squad clinches victory in Vallecas and climbs into European spots.
Rayo Vallecano hosted Almería to close matchday 20 in LaLiga. Both teams arrived fresh from wins, making Vallecas a stage for a clash that could alter the trajectory of their seasons. In the end, Almería prevailed 2-0, a result that keeps Vallecas hoping for continental football and pushes Almería back into the danger zone at home.
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The three points stay in Vallecas. It was a well-earned victory for Rayo, who produced a brief but intense spell of play to secure a win that moves them up to fifth place and into European contention.
Almería began the evening with intent but could not maintain the pace and paid for defensive lapses. The visitors left Madrid frustrated, and Rubi will be looking to tighten things up at the back as soon as they are on the road again, where mistakes are punished more severely.
Rayo Vallecano delivered a win that filled the Vallecas faithful with pride, as the stands remained packed with supporters thanking the players for their effort and resilience.
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90′ + 5′ The final whistle. Vallecas confirms a 2-0 win for Rayo over Almería.
77′ A fourth substitution for the Andalusians. Dyego Sousa makes way for Leo Baptistao. The substitution draws mixed reactions from the Rayista faithful, with some appreciative of the former player and others skeptical of the change.
70′ Embarba departs amid a chorus of mixed emotions from the home crowd. The winger’s departure to Espanyol had stirred memories among the supporters, and the move later affected the dynamics on the field.
64′ GOOOOOOOOOL FOR ÁLVARO GARCÍA! RAYO 2-0 Almería. A quick, smart finish from the Sevillian striker doubles the advantage after a swift move from the left. García needed only nineteen seconds to influence the scoreboard, arriving in the box and firing low to the far post.
55′ GOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR ELY AT OWN! RAYO 1-0 Almería. A dangerous cross from Isi Palazón forced a defensive miscue as Rodrigo Ely inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net near the near post.
48′ 11,783 spectators fill the Vallecas stands, a strong turnout with only a minority backing Almería.
REST | The score remains 0-0, but the match proves to be a lively, balanced affair. Both sides generate chances, yet the goalkeepers stand tall and the finishing remains lacking. Almería grows more dominant as the half progresses, while Rayo absorbs pressure and then retakes control, culminating in the second half where the franjirrojos seize the initiative.
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