Match report
Rayo Vallecano Hold Off Real Betis 2-2 In Thrilling La Liga Clash
Rayo Vallecano
2–2
FT
Real Betis
May 15, 2025
Rayo Vallecano held off a strong challenge from Real Betis to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at home. Goals by J. de Frutos and Florian Lejeune put Rayo Vallecano in control, but Cucho Hernandez and Isco's penalty ensured that La Liga fans witnessed an exciting finish.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Rayo Vallecano 2–2 Real Betis
- • Goals for Rayo Vallecano: J. de Frutos (37'), Florian Lejeune (45'+6')
- • Goals for Real Betis: Cucho Hernandez (51'), Isco (penalty, 61')
- • Substitutions included notable changes like Aitor Ruibal coming off for Y. Sabaly in the first half and Pacha replacing I. Balliu late on.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 A. Batalla (G)
- 20 I. Balliu (D)
- 24 F. Lejeune (D)
- 5 Aridane Hernández (D)
- 3 Pep Chavarría (D)
- 6 P. Ciss (M)
- 4 Pedro Díaz (M)
- 2 A. Rațiu (M)
- 7 Isi Palazón (M)
- 18 Álvaro García (M)
- 19 Jorge de Frutos (F)
Substitutes
- 22 A. Espino
- 23 Óscar Valentín
- 17 Unai López
- 8 Ó. Trejo
- 12 Sergi Guardiola
- 26 Marco de las Sías
- 9 Raúl de Tomás
- 15 Gerard Gumbau
- 1 Dani Cárdenas
- 27 Pelayo Fernández
- 21 Adri Embarba
- 11 Randy Nteka
Real Betis
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Adrián (G)
- 23 Y. Sabaly (D)
- 5 Marc Bartra (D)
- 6 Natan (D)
- 12 R. Rodríguez (D)
- 4 J. Cardoso (M)
- 18 Pablo Fornals (M)
- 7 Antony (M)
- 22 Isco (M)
- 10 A. Ezzalzouli (M)
- 19 C. Hernández (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Aitor Ruibal
- 20 G. Lo Celso
- 36 Jesús Rodríguez
- 11 C. Bakambu
- 14 William Carvalho
- 15 R. Perraud
- 32 N. Mendy
- 41 Manu González
- 40 Ángel Ortiz
- 16 Sergi Altimira
- 31 Guilherme Fernandes
Timeline
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9' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardI. Balliu
Foul
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25' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Sabaly · On: Aitor Ruibal
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37' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalJ. de Frutos
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45'+4 Real Betis Card · Yellow CardM. Bartra
Foul
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45'+6 Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalFlorian Lejeune
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51' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalCucho Hernandez · Assist: R. Rodriguez
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53' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardNatan
Foul
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61' Real Betis Goal · PenaltyIsco
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67' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Balliu · On: Pacha
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67' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Ciss · On: O. Valentin
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67' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3Off: J. de Frutos · On: Unai López
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69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2Off: Isco · On: G. Lo Celso
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69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ezzalzouli · On: Jesús Rodríguez
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77' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4Off: Cucho Hernandez · On: C. Bakambu
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77' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5Off: Pablo Fornals · On: William Carvalho
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82' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Diaz · On: O. Trejo
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88' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardWilliam Carvalho
Foul
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89' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5Off: Josep Chavarría · On: S. Guardiola
Match Stats
| Stat | Rayo Vallecano | Real Betis |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 80% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 10 |
| Corners | 10 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 416 | 381 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.19 | 1.17 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 337 | 304 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 14 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rayo Vallecano took an early lead through J. de Frutos, but Real Betis fought back to level before halftime with a goal by Cucho Hernandez.
- ▸ Florian Lejeune's second-half strike put Rayo Vallecano ahead again, only for Isco to equalize from the penalty spot and ensure a point for Real Betis.