Espanyol secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a LaLiga match.
Rayo Vallecano took the lead early on through Álvaro García’s precise finish in the 4th minute, capitalizing on a counter-attack started by Embarba.
Espanyol struggled to find their rhythm, but eventually, they equalized through Carlos Romero’s goal in the 20th minute, courtesy of a swift counter-attack led by Puado and Jofre.
The match remained evenly poised until the 96th minute, when Espanyol’s Argentine midfielder Veliz scored the winner with a long-range effort, securing the three points for his team.
The victory marked Espanyol’s first win of the season, while Rayo Vallecano suffered their second defeat. The result lifted Espanyol out of the relegation zone, while Rayo Vallecano remained in mid-table.
STATS
| Espanyol | TEAM STATS | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | SHOTS ON TARGET | 5 |
| 47% | POSSESSION | 53% |
| 354 | PASSES | 393 |
| 77% | PASS ACCURACY | 80% |
| 14 | FOULS | 16 |
| 3 | YELLOW CARDS | 2 |
| 0 | RED CARDS | 0 |
| 0 | OFFSIDES | 2 |
| 3 | CORNERS | 7 |
| Carlos Romero 8′ Alejo Véliz 90+6′ | GOAL SCORERS | Álvaro García Rivera 4′ |
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