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Rayo Vallecano 1–0 Espanyol
Thursday's La Liga clash at the Estadio de Vallecas pits a Rayo side fighting to stay up against an Espanyol outfit that cannot afford to look over their shoulder. Elena Santos sets the scene for what could be a decisive evening in the drop zone conversation.
Our pick
Rayo Vallecano to win
Result
Rayo Vallecano v Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 1-0 at home.
A single goal kept the match under the 2.5 line.

Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the La Liga standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celta Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Getafe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Málaga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Valencia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The match finished 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano.
Rayo Vallecano won the match 1-0.
The match took place on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
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Rayo Vallecano v Espanyol · La Liga · 23/04/2026, 19:00:00