Match report

Rayo Vallecano Defeats Alaves 1-0 in La Liga Thriller

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
1–0
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Oct 26, 2025

Rayo Vallecano managed to secure a crucial win against Alaves in their La Liga encounter. Despite early yellow cards and multiple substitutions on both sides, the game remained tightly contested until the final moments when Alemao scored the winning goal for Rayo Vallecano.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Alaves
  • • Alemao scored the only goal in the 90th minute +3 minutes of added time
  • • Unai López (Rayo Vallecano) and Antonio Blanco (Alaves) received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Denis Suárez (Alaves) was substituted at the 70th minute after receiving a yellow card

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Batalla (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 24 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 32 N. Mendy (D)
  • 3 P. Chavarria (D)
  • 17 U. Lopez (M)
  • 23 O. Valentin (M)
  • 4 P. Diaz (M)
  • 19 J. de Frutos (F)
  • 9 Alemao (F)
  • 21 F. Perez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Cardenas
  • 40 A. Molina
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 7 I. Palazon
  • 8 O. Trejo
  • 10 S. Camello
  • 15 G. Gumbau
  • 18 A. Garcia
  • 20 I. Balliu
  • 22 Pacha
  • 28 S. Becerra
  • 33 J. Vertrouwd

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 3 Yusi (D)
  • 7 C. Vicente (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 4 D. Suarez (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)
  • 15 L. Boye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 9 M. Diaz
  • 18 J. Guridi
  • 19 P. Ibanez
  • 20 Calebe
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 22 M. Diarra
  • 23 C. Protesoni
  • 24 V. Parada
  • 29 D. Morcillo
  • 30 C. Ballestero

Timeline

  1. Rayo Vallecano
    28' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Unai López

    Foul

  2. Alaves
    34' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Blanco

    Foul

  3. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jon Pacheco · On: V. Parada
  4. Alaves
    53' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Suárez

    Argument

  5. Alaves
    57' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antonio Blanco · On: A. Guevara
  6. Alaves
    57' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Vicente · On: P. Ibanez
  7. Rayo Vallecano
    61' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Perez · On: I. Palazon
  8. Rayo Vallecano
    61' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unai López · On: Álvaro García
  9. Alaves
    70' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Suárez · On: C. Protesoni
  10. Alaves
    72' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    P. Ibanez

    Argument

  11. Rayo Vallecano
    83' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Valentin · On: P. Ciss
  12. Rayo Vallecano
    83' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. de Frutos · On: I. Balliu
  13. Alaves
    84' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Martinez · On: J. Guridi
  14. Rayo Vallecano
    90'+3 Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alemao · On: Pacha
  15. Rayo Vallecano
    90' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal Goal
    Alemao · Assist: Josep Chavarría

Match Stats

Stat Rayo Vallecano Alaves
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 74%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 419 358
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.18 0.84
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 340 266
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically when Alemao scored in stoppage time, securing three vital points for Rayo Vallecano.
  • ▸ Alaves made several substitutions, including Denis Suárez and P. Ibañez receiving yellow cards, but couldn't capitalize on these changes to break the deadlock.