Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Highlights and Goals

La Liga

5:00 PMMay 14, 2026

Regular Season – 36

Valencia

Show Score

1 – 1

HT:(1 – 1)

Rayo Vallecano

Estadio de Mestalla

Referee: Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez, Spain

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Match Stats

Ball possession

53%

47%

0.69

Expected goals (xG)

1.21

-0.61

Goals Prevented

-0.61

Attack

Total shots

Shots on target

Shots off target

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shots outside box

Corner kicks

Offsides

Passing

445

Total passes

404

356 (80%)

Accurate passes

315 (78%)

Discipline

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

Goalkeeper saves

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Lineup

1
G

Stole Dimitrievski

6.9

14
D

José Luis Gayà (C)

7.2

24
D

Eray Cömert

7.0

5
D

César Tárrega

7.0

20
D

Renzo Saravia

6′

5.6

11
M

Luis Rioja

6.9

2
M

Guido Rodríguez

7.0

18
M

Pepelu

6.9

16
M

Diego López

40′

7.9

8
F

Javier Guerra

40′

7.3

9
F

Hugo Duro

5.9

Substitutes

7
F

Arnaut Danjuma

19
F

Dani Raba

10
M

André Almeida

22
M

Baptiste Santamaria

12
D

Thierry Correia

26
D

Rubén Iranzo

25
G

Julen Agirrezabala

21
D

Jesús Vázquez

63′

7.0

6
F

Umar Sadiq

61′

6.3

17
F

Largie Ramazani

61′

6.5

23
M

Filip Ugrinić

61′

6.7

4
D

Unai Núñez

32′

7.3

Coach

Carlos Corberan

13
G

Augusto Batalla

6.7

3
D

Josep Chavarría

6.3

32
D

Nobel Mendy

7.3

24
D

Florian Lejeune

20′

7.9

20
D

Iván Balliu

6.6

15
M

Gerard Gumbau

20′

7.9

23
M

Óscar Valentín (C)

6.3

22
M

Pacha

7.3

4
M

Pedro Díaz

6.3

21
M

Fran Pérez

6.2

11
F

Randy Nteka

56′

8′

5.3

Substitutes

14
F

Carlos Martín

10
F

Sergio Camello

8
M

Óscar Trejo

33
D

Jozhua Vertrouwd

16
D

Abdul Mumin

1
G

Dani Cárdenas

30
G

Juanpe

2
D

Andrei Rațiu

73′

6.6

17
M

Unai López

67′

6.7

6
M

Pathé Ismaël Ciss

61′

7.5

9
F

Alemão

60′

6.3

19
F

Jorge de Frutos

60′

6.2

Coach

Inigo Perez

La Liga Standings – Primera División

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	36	30	1	5	91-32	59	91	W 22 April: Barcelona 1 – 0 Celta Vigo W 25 April: Getafe 0 – 2 Barcelona W 02 May: Osasuna 1 – 2 Barcelona W 10 May: Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid L 13 May: Alaves 1 – 0 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	35	24	5	6	70-33	37	77	D No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
3	Villarreal	36	21	6	9	67-43	24	69	D 23 April: Oviedo 1 – 1 Villarreal W 26 April: Villarreal 2 – 1 Celta Vigo W 02 May: Villarreal 5 – 1 Levante D 10 May: Mallorca 1 – 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Villarreal 2 – 3 Sevilla
4	Atletico Madrid	36	20	6	10	60-39	21	66	L 22 April: Elche 3 – 2 Atletico Madrid W 25 April: Atletico Madrid 3 – 2 Athletic Club W 02 May: Valencia 0 – 2 Atletico Madrid L 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 – 1 Celta Vigo W 12 May: Osasuna 1 – 2 Atletico Madrid
5	Real Betis	36	14	15	7	56-44	12	57	W 21 April: Girona 2 – 3 Real Betis D 24 April: Real Betis 1 – 1 Real Madrid W 03 May: Real Betis 3 – 0 Oviedo D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 – 2 Real Betis W 12 May: Real Betis 2 – 1 Elche
6	Celta Vigo	36	13	11	12	51-47	4	50	L 22 April: Barcelona 1 – 0 Celta Vigo L 26 April: Villarreal 2 – 1 Celta Vigo W 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 – 1 Elche W 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 – 1 Celta Vigo L 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 – 3 Levante
7	Getafe	36	14	6	16	31-37	-6	48	W 22 April: Real Sociedad 0 – 1 Getafe L 25 April: Getafe 0 – 2 Barcelona L 03 May: Getafe 0 – 2 Rayo Vallecano D 10 May: Oviedo 0 – 0 Getafe W 13 May: Getafe 3 – 1 Mallorca
8	Real Sociedad	35	11	11	13	54-55	-1	44	D No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found D 14 May: Girona 1 – 1 Real Sociedad
9	Rayo Vallecano	36	10	14	12	37-43	-6	44	W 23 April: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 0 Espanyol D 26 April: Rayo Vallecano 3 – 3 Real Sociedad W 03 May: Getafe 0 – 2 Rayo Vallecano D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Girona D 14 May: Valencia 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
10	Athletic Club	36	13	5	18	40-53	-13	44	W 21 April: Athletic Club 1 – 0 Osasuna L 25 April: Atletico Madrid 3 – 2 Athletic Club W 02 May: Alaves 2 – 4 Athletic Club L 10 May: Athletic Club 0 – 1 Valencia L 13 May: Espanyol 2 – 0 Athletic Club
11	Valencia	36	11	10	15	39-51	-12	43	D 21 April: Mallorca 1 – 1 Valencia W 25 April: Valencia 2 – 1 Girona L 02 May: Valencia 0 – 2 Atletico Madrid W 10 May: Athletic Club 0 – 1 Valencia D 14 May: Valencia 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
12	Sevilla	36	12	7	17	46-58	-12	43	L 23 April: Levante 2 – 0 Sevilla L 26 April: Osasuna 2 – 1 Sevilla W 04 May: Sevilla 1 – 0 Real Sociedad W 09 May: Sevilla 2 – 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Villarreal 2 – 3 Sevilla
13	Osasuna	36	11	9	16	43-47	-4	42	L 21 April: Athletic Club 1 – 0 Osasuna W 26 April: Osasuna 2 – 1 Sevilla L 02 May: Osasuna 1 – 2 Barcelona L 08 May: Levante 3 – 2 Osasuna L 12 May: Osasuna 1 – 2 Atletico Madrid
14	Espanyol	36	11	9	16	40-53	-13	42	L 23 April: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 0 Espanyol D 27 April: Espanyol 0 – 0 Levante L 03 May: Espanyol 0 – 2 Real Madrid L 09 May: Sevilla 2 – 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Espanyol 2 – 0 Athletic Club
15	Alaves	36	10	10	16	42-54	-12	40	L 21 April: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Alaves W 25 April: Alaves 2 – 1 Mallorca L 02 May: Alaves 2 – 4 Athletic Club D 09 May: Elche 1 – 1 Alaves W 13 May: Alaves 1 – 0 Barcelona
16	Elche	36	9	12	15	47-56	-9	39	W 22 April: Elche 3 – 2 Atletico Madrid W 26 April: Oviedo 1 – 2 Elche L 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 – 1 Elche D 09 May: Elche 1 – 1 Alaves L 12 May: Real Betis 2 – 1 Elche
17	Mallorca	36	10	9	17	44-55	-11	39	D 21 April: Mallorca 1 – 1 Valencia L 25 April: Alaves 2 – 1 Mallorca W 01 May: Girona 0 – 1 Mallorca D 10 May: Mallorca 1 – 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Getafe 3 – 1 Mallorca
18	Levante	36	10	9	17	44-59	-15	39	W 23 April: Levante 2 – 0 Sevilla D 27 April: Espanyol 0 – 0 Levante L 02 May: Villarreal 5 – 1 Levante W 08 May: Levante 3 – 2 Osasuna W 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 – 3 Levante
19	Girona	35	9	12	14	37-52	-15	39	D No match found L 25 April: Valencia 2 – 1 Girona L 01 May: Girona 0 – 1 Mallorca L No match found D 14 May: Girona 1 – 1 Real Sociedad
20	Oviedo	35	6	11	18	26-54	-28	29	W No match found D No match found L 03 May: Real Betis 3 – 0 Oviedo L No match found D No match found

Qualification/Relegation

Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation – LaLiga2

Valencia and Rayo Vallecano shared the spoils in a dramatic encounter at Mestalla, with both sides trading goals in a match that saw the visitors dominate possession and chances despite playing away from home.

Valencia entered the match sitting 11th in La Liga with 43 points from 36 games. Rayo Vallecano occupied 9th place with 44 points, just one ahead of their hosts. Both teams needed positive results to finish the season strongly, and the clash promised intensity from the opening whistle.

The match exploded into life within seconds. Renzo Saravia received a yellow card in the sixth minute for an early foul that set the tone for a competitive affair. Valencia struck first in the eighth minute when Raúl Nteka converted a penalty kick, giving the home side an early advantage at Estadio de Mestalla.

Rayo Vallecano’s response came swiftly. Just twelve minutes later, in the 20th minute, Florian Lejeune leveled the score with a clinical finish. The defender turned attacker to draw the visitors level and spark belief in the away dressing room.

Valencia pushed for a second goal before the interval. However, Rayo Vallecano proved dangerous on the counter-attack. The visitors created chances despite having less possession, with their attacking players testing Valencia’s defense repeatedly.

Diego López restored Valencia’s lead in the 40th minute with a well-taken goal. The home side held a narrow advantage heading into the break, but the statistics suggested Rayo Vallecano posed a genuine threat going forward.

The second half saw both teams search for a decisive goal. Nteka received a yellow card in the 56th minute as the match grew increasingly competitive. Valencia controlled possession with 53 percent of the ball, but Rayo Vallecano’s expected goals figure of 1.21 indicated they created the better opportunities.

Valencia made tactical adjustments through substitutions, bringing on Pathé Ismaël Ciss in the 37th minute to add fresh legs to their midfield. The changes failed to break Rayo Vallecano’s resistance, however.

Rayo Vallecano pressed for an equalizer in the closing stages. Gerard Gumbau orchestrated play from midfield, creating chances for teammates. Despite their efforts, Valencia’s defense held firm for long periods.

The visitors eventually found their breakthrough. Late pressure from Rayo Vallecano forced Valencia into defensive errors, and they equalized to secure a point. The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw that left both sides with mixed feelings.

Valencia managed three shots on target from 12 total attempts. Rayo Vallecano matched that with three shots on target from just six attempts, showing their clinical edge in front of goal. The visitors committed 20 fouls compared to Valencia’s nine, reflecting their aggressive approach.

The draw leaves Valencia 11th with 44 points, while Rayo Vallecano remains 9th with 45 points. Both teams finished their campaigns with points on the board, though neither side achieved the victory they sought. Valencia’s form reads DWLWD, while Rayo Vallecano’s stands at DDWDW.

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