Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
Deportivo Alaves
Rayo Vallecano
Deportivo Alaves 1–2 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano claimed a deserved 2-1 victory away at Deportivo Alaves, with both teams scoring in a match that delivered exactly what the data suggested it would. Three signals landed on the night, including the away win at 3.20.
Rayo Vallecano claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Rayo Vallecano end of the standings.
Rayo Vallecano Win 2-1 at Alaves to Strengthen Mid-Table Standing
Rayo Vallecano claimed a deserved 2-1 victory away at Deportivo Alaves, with both teams scoring in a match that delivered exactly what the data suggested it would. Three signals landed on the night, including the away win at 3.20.
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- 33'off: Victor Parada
- 38'off: Carlos Martín
- 46'off: Álvaro García
- 54'
- 61'off: Abdul Mumin
- 61'off: Óscar Valentín
- 64'
- 69'
- 73'assist: Pathé Ciss
- 74'off: Pablo Ibáñez
- 79'
- 84'off: Lucas Boyé
- 84'off: Jon Guridi
- 87'
- 88'off: Iván Balliu
- 90'assist: Sergio Camello
- 90+4'
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the La Liga standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 50 |
What was the final score of Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano?
The match finished 1-2 to Rayo Vallecano.
Who won Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano?
Rayo Vallecano won the match 2-1.
When did Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Rayo Vallecano won 2-1 at Deportivo Alaves in La Liga on Saturday. Our model backed an Alaves victory at 37 percent probability; the pick missed. Alaves had arrived in form with two wins in their last five matches, though both sides showed attacking intent with Alaves posting an 80 percent both-teams-to-score rate over that span. The result extended Rayo's head-to-head advantage in recent meetings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result handed Rayo Vallecano a significant three-point swing in their favour. Alaves, positioned 14th, slipped further as Rayo consolidated 8th place. The defeat halted Alaves' brief upward trajectory and exposed their vulnerability at home, where BTTS occurred in 80% of their recent matches. Rayo's win suggested their recent stabilisation was genuine rather than temporary.
Deportivo Alaves v Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · 23/05/2026, 20:00:00