Match report

Valencia and Rayo Vallecano Battle to 1-1 Draw in La Liga

Valencia
Valencia
1–1
FT
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
May 14, 2026

Valencia and Rayo Vallecano played to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested match in La Liga. Florian Lejeune opened the scoring for Rayo Vallecano, but D. Lopez equalized for Valencia, ensuring both teams shared points in a game filled with tactical battles and key substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Florian Lejeune scored for Rayo Vallecano at the 20th minute with an assist from G. Gumbau.
  • • D. Lopez equalized for Valencia at the 40th minute with an assist from Javier Guerra.
  • • R. Saravia received a yellow card for Valencia in the 6th minute.
  • • R. Nteka of Rayo Vallecano was shown a yellow card at the 56th minute.
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred in the 60th to 67th minute for both teams, with Valencia making several changes.

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 20 Renzo Saravia (D)
  • 5 C. Tarrega (D)
  • 24 E. Comert (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 16 D. Lopez (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 2 G. Rodriguez (M)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 9 H. Duro (F)
  • 8 J. Guerra (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Agirrezabala
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 4 U. Nunez
  • 6 U. Sadiq
  • 7 A. Danjuma
  • 12 T. Rendall
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 23 F. Ugrinic
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 10 A. Almeida
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 26 Rubo

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Batalla (G)
  • 20 I. Balliu (D)
  • 24 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 32 N. Mendy (D)
  • 3 P. Chavarria (D)
  • 23 O. Valentin (M)
  • 15 G. Gumbau (M)
  • 21 F. Perez (M)
  • 4 P. Diaz (M)
  • 22 Pacha (M)
  • 11 R. Nteka (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Cardenas
  • 30 J. Gil
  • 8 O. Trejo
  • 17 U. Lopez
  • 9 Alemao
  • 14 C. Martin
  • 33 J. Vertrouwd
  • 16 A. Mumin
  • 19 J. de Frutos
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 10 S. Camello
  • 2 A. Ratiu

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    6' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Saravia

    Foul

  2. Rayo Vallecano
    20' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal Goal
    Florian Lejeune · Assist: G. Gumbau
  3. Valencia
    32' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Saravia · On: Unai Núñez
  4. Valencia
    40' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lopez · Assist: Javier Guerra
  5. Rayo Vallecano
    56' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    R. Nteka

    Argument

  6. Rayo Vallecano
    60' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Nteka · On: Alemao
  7. Rayo Vallecano
    60' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Perez · On: J. de Frutos
  8. Valencia
    61' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Duro · On: U. Sadiq
  9. Rayo Vallecano
    61' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Valentin · On: P. Ciss
  10. Valencia
    61' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Javier Guerra · On: L. Ramazani
  11. Valencia
    63' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: José Luis Gayà · On: Jesús Vázquez
  12. Rayo Vallecano
    67' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Gumbau · On: Unai López
  13. Rayo Vallecano
    73' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Balliu · On: Andrei Rațiu

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Rayo Vallecano
Fouls 9 20
Pass Accuracy 80% 78%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 445 404
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.69 1.21
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented -0.61 -0.61
Accurate Passes 356 315
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Florian Lejeune's early goal in the 20th minute put Rayo Vallecano ahead, providing them with an early boost in the game.
  • ▸ D. Lopez's goal in the 40th minute equalized the match, shifting the momentum back to Valencia and leading to a balanced second half with both teams striving for the decisive goal.