La Liga: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Espanyol — Highlights, 15 September 2026

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol (2 - 1): match review

Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 2-1 at Estadio Municipal de Butarque after goals from Álvaro García and Adrià Pedrosa put them ahead before Roberto Fernández replied.

Álvaro García gave Rayo Vallecano a third-minute lead. Adrià Pedrosa doubled the home side's advantage in the 26th minute. Espanyol reduced the deficit through Roberto Fernández in the 54th minute, but could not find an equaliser. Rayo finished with 54% possession, while Espanyol had five shots to Rayo's two. The xG figures were close at 1.52 to 1.49. Rayo goalkeeper made three saves, while Espanyol's goalkeeper made none. The match included yellow cards for Unai López, Georgiy Tsitaishvili and Pathé Ismaël Ciss of Rayo, plus Marcos Fernández of Espanyol. Omar El Hilali was sent off for Espanyol in the eighth minute of added time. Espanyol had five corners to Rayo's three.

Interesting fact: Rayo Vallecano scored twice in the opening 26 minutes and held on despite Espanyol recording five shots and five corners.