Match report

Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Girona: La Liga Draw

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
1–1
FT
Girona
Girona
May 11, 2026

In a tightly contested La Liga encounter, Rayo Vallecano managed to hold off Girona to secure a 1–1 draw. The match was characterized by a series of key substitutions and late goals from both teams, demonstrating the competitive spirit and tactical acumen of both coaches.

Key Facts

  • • Alemao scored the opening goal for Rayo Vallecano in the 86th minute.
  • • C. Stuani equalized for Girona in the 90th minute with an assist from V. Tsygankov.
  • • P. Diaz received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano in the 44th minute.
  • • C. Stuani was also shown a yellow card in injury time for an argument.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Batalla (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 6 P. Ciss (D)
  • 24 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 3 P. Chavarria (D)
  • 4 P. Diaz (M)
  • 23 O. Valentin (M)
  • 17 U. Lopez (M)
  • 19 J. de Frutos (F)
  • 10 S. Camello (F)
  • 21 F. Perez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Cardenas
  • 8 O. Trejo
  • 15 G. Gumbau
  • 18 A. Garcia
  • 22 Pacha
  • 9 Alemao
  • 14 C. Martin
  • 33 J. Vertrouwd
  • 32 N. Mendy
  • 20 I. Balliu
  • 16 A. Mumin
  • 11 R. Nteka

Girona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
  • 4 A. Martinez (D)
  • 16 A. Frances (D)
  • 12 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 24 A. Moreno (D)
  • 20 A. Witsel (M)
  • 8 F. Beltran (M)
  • 15 V. Tsygankov (M)
  • 11 T. Lemar (M)
  • 3 J. Roca (M)
  • 18 A. Ounahi (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 V. Krapyvtsov
  • 1 R. Blanco
  • 7 C. Stuani
  • 17 D. Blind
  • 14 C. Echeverri
  • 5 D. Lopez
  • 9 A. Ruiz
  • 23 I. Martin
  • 36 R. Artero
  • 2 H. Rincon

Timeline

  1. Rayo Vallecano
    44' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    P. Diaz

    Foul

  2. Girona
    56' Girona Var · Penalty cancelled
    Álex Moreno
  3. Rayo Vallecano
    58' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Diaz · On: G. Gumbau
  4. Rayo Vallecano
    58' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Perez · On: Alemao
  5. Girona
    60' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Lemar · On: C. Echeverri
  6. Girona
    60' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: I. Martin
  7. Rayo Vallecano
    68' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Camello · On: Pacha
  8. Rayo Vallecano
    68' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. de Frutos · On: C. Martin
  9. Girona
    72' Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Arnau Martínez · On: H. Rincon
  10. Girona
    85' Girona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Beltran · On: C. Stuani
  11. Rayo Vallecano
    86' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal Goal
    Alemao · Assist: Unai López
  12. Rayo Vallecano
    88' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unai López · On: Nobel Mendy
  13. Girona
    90'+4 Girona Card · Yellow Card
    C. Stuani

    Argument

  14. Girona
    90' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stuani · Assist: V. Tsygankov

Match Stats

Stat Rayo Vallecano Girona
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 484 343
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.20 0.98
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented -0.15 -0.15
Accurate Passes 404 272
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted when Girona's penalty was canceled by VAR in the 56th minute, a decision that seemed to motivate Rayo Vallecano.
  • ▸ Alemao's goal in the 86th minute put Rayo Vallecano ahead, only for C. Stuani to equalize in the 90th minute, ensuring a 1–1 draw.