Match report

Rayo Majadahonda Stuns Sporting Gijon 3-2 in Segunda División Clash

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon
2–3
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Rayo Majadahonda
Rayo Majadahonda
Feb 24, 2019

Rayo Majadahonda stunned Sporting Gijon with a thrilling 3-2 victory in their Segunda División match on Sunday. Aitor Ruibal's brace and a goal from Hector Verdes put Rayo Majadahonda in control, but Sporting Gijon's André Sousa and Álex Alegría scored to keep the hosts competitive. Despite Sporting Gijon's efforts, Rayo Majadahonda held on to secure a crucial win in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sporting Gijon 2–3 Rayo Majadahonda
  • • Goals: Aitor Ruibal (32', 56'), Hector Verdes (52') for Rayo Majadahonda; André Sousa (48'), Álex Alegría (88') for Sporting Gijon
  • • Key cards: I. Carcelen (18'), Hector Verdes (38'), Luso (67'), Sancho Agudo Basilio (78') for Rayo Majadahonda; Carlos Cordero (58'), André Sousa (81') for Sporting Gijon
  • • Notable assists: Hector Hernández, Verza, I. Carcelen

Lineups

Sporting Gijon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Diego Mariño (G)
  • 6 J. Babin (D)
  • 24 Álex Pérez (D)
  • 18 Geraldes (D)
  • 26 Carlos Cordero (D)
  • 10 Carlos Carmona (M)
  • 5 I. Cofie (M)
  • 17 R. Lod (M)
  • 7 Aitor García (M)
  • 20 Cristian Salvador (M)
  • 23 U. Đurđević (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 André Sousa
  • 25 Álex Alegría
  • 22 Pablo Pérez
  • 21 Traver
  • 19 M. Peybernes
  • 1 Dani Martín
  • 2 Molinero

Rayo Majadahonda

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Basilio (G)
  • 21 Verdés (D)
  • 14 Ernesto Galán (D)
  • 16 Isaac Carcelén (D)
  • 24 Francisco Varela (D)
  • 12 Verza (M)
  • 23 Luso (M)
  • 2 Benito Ramírez (M)
  • 6 Óscar Valentín (M)
  • 9 Héctor Hernández (F)
  • 19 Aitor Ruibal (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Romero
  • 3 David Morillas
  • 4 David Andújar
  • 26 Fernando Guerrero
  • 25 Ander Cantero
  • 11 Jesús Rodríguez
  • 17 Dani Romera

Timeline

  1. Rayo Majadahonda
    18' Rayo Majadahonda Card · Yellow Card
    I. Carcelen
  2. Rayo Majadahonda
    32' Rayo Majadahonda Goal · Normal Goal
    Aitor Ruibal · Assist: Héctor Hernández
  3. Sporting Gijon
    37' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jean-Sylvain Babin · On: André Sousa
  4. Rayo Majadahonda
    38' Rayo Majadahonda Card · Yellow Card
    Hector Verdes
  5. Sporting Gijon
    48' Sporting Gijon Goal · Normal Goal
    André Sousa · Assist: Aitor García
  6. Rayo Majadahonda
    52' Rayo Majadahonda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Héctor Hernández · On: A. Romero
  7. Rayo Majadahonda
    52' Rayo Majadahonda Goal · Normal Goal
    Hector Verdes · Assist: Verza
  8. Rayo Majadahonda
    56' Rayo Majadahonda Goal · Normal Goal
    Aitor Ruibal · Assist: I. Carcelen
  9. Sporting Gijon
    58' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Cordero
  10. Sporting Gijon
    59' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aitor García · On: Álex Alegría
  11. Sporting Gijon
    59' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lod · On: Pablo Pérez
  12. Rayo Majadahonda
    67' Rayo Majadahonda Card · Yellow Card
    Luso
  13. Rayo Majadahonda
    68' Rayo Majadahonda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Francisco Varela · On: David Morillas
  14. Rayo Majadahonda
    78' Rayo Majadahonda Card · Yellow Card
    Sancho Agudo Basilio
  15. Sporting Gijon
    81' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    André Sousa
  16. Sporting Gijon
    88' Sporting Gijon Goal · Normal Goal
    Álex Alegría · Assist: Carlos Carmona
  17. Rayo Majadahonda
    90'+2 Rayo Majadahonda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ernesto Galán · On: David Andújar

Match Stats

Stat Sporting Gijon Rayo Majadahonda
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 74%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 30 8
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 471 352
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 14 2
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 371 259
Shots Inside Box 20 6
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aitor Ruibal's early goal at 32' put Rayo Majadahonda ahead, setting the tone for a strong performance.
  • ▸ Rayo Majadahonda's quick response with a second goal by Hector Verdes at 52' solidified their lead, despite Sporting Gijon's efforts to fight back.