RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2021-22

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Thu 21 Apr 2022 · 17:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 40' Oscar Trejo

Y 46' Mario Hernandez

Adri Embarba 50' Y

Adri Embarba 51' Y

Y 57' Santiago Comesana

Y 58' Santiago Comesana

Y 76' Francisco Garcia

Aleix Vidal 86' Y

Leandro Cabrera 90' Y

Fernando Calero 90' Y

Overview

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Diego Barbero
Referee Antonio Mateu
Referee Pau Cebrian
Referee Guillermo Cuadra
Referee Jose Gonzalez
Referee Salvador Lax
Referee Ruben Porras

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	12	33
2	Real Madrid CF	12	30
3	Club Atlético de Madrid	12	28
4	Real Betis Balompié	12	26
5	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	12	22
6	Sevilla FC	12	18
7	Athletic Club	11	16
8	RC Deportivo La Coruña	12	15
9	Villarreal CF	12	15
10	Real Racing Club de Santander	12	14
11	RC Celta de Vigo	12	13
12	Deportivo Alavés	12	13
13	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	11	12
14	CA Osasuna	12	12
15	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	12	12
16	Getafe CF	12	12
17	Levante UD	12	11
18	Elche CF	12	10
19	Valencia CF	12	9
20	Málaga CF	12	5

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Last 5 meetings

2022-04-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-12-05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-02-09 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2018-09-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	0–1	L
17 Apr	Club Atlético de Madrid	A	1–2	L
10 Apr	RC Celta de Vigo	H	1–0	W
04 Apr	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	A	0–1	L
20 Mar	RCD Mallorca	H	1–0	W
12 Mar	Levante UD	A	1–1	D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	1–0	W
16 Apr	Deportivo Alavés	A	0–1	L
11 Apr	Valencia CF	H	1–1	D
03 Apr	Granada CF	A	2–2	D
19 Mar	Club Atlético de Madrid	H	0–1	L
13 Mar	Sevilla FC	H	1–1	D

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona		Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#15	Position	#13
12	Points	12
12	Played	11
3 / 3 / 6	W / D / L	3 / 3 / 5
13	Scored	15
14	Conceded	21
-1	GD	-6
1.00	PPG	1.09
25%	Win %	27%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

10% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

0-15

3/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/–

46-60

2/–

61-75

1/2

76+

2/6

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

0-15

4/2

16-30

2/6

31-45

2/2

46-60

6/3

61-75

1/3

76+

–/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Roberto Fernandez	6 G
Tyrhys Dolan	1 G
Alex Calatrava	1 G

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Sergio Camello	7 G	2 A
Alvaro Garcia	3 G	2 A

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at RCDE Stadium as RCD Espanyol de Barcelona face off against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leandro Cabrera made 324 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
25' international Lei Wu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
30' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their trying to find a way past Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's compact .
35' It looks surprising Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not make any changes. Mario Hernandez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
40' The referee has no hesitation. Oscar Trejo is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 40.
42' Goal! Sergi Guardiola scores his 28 goal in 324 matches.
43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sergi Guardiola makes it 0-2.
46' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Adri Embarba comes on to replace Keidi Bare.
46' Mario Hernandez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adri Embarba.
51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adri Embarba on 51 minutes.
56' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's shape.
57' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
58' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid winning 100% of all matches.
65' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Tonny Vilhena exits the field as Nico Ribaudo enters on 65.
70' The 28-year-old Javi Puado has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
74' Unai Lopez gets the nod from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. He replaces Santiago Comesana and will look to change the dynamic.
76' Francisco Garcia was booked on 76.
79' Manu Morlanes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yangel Herrera at the 79 minute mark.
80' Javi Puado makes way for Loren at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pedrosa, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
86' Aleix Vidal is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
87' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Lei Wu comes on to replace Aleix Vidal.
90' Leandro Cabrera is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
90' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mario Suarez is hanging Sergi Guardiola on the field on 90 minute.
Another three points for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

24
Sergi Gomez
15
David Lopez
14
Oscar Melendo
16
Loren ↑ 80'
1
Oier
6
Manu Morlanes ↑ 79'
2
Miguelon
8
Fran Merida
23
Adri Embarba ↑ 46'
18
Landry Dimata
21
Nico Ribaudo ↑ 65'
7
Lei Wu ↑ 87'

Coach Vicente Moreno

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

3
Radamel Falcao
19
Kevin Rodrigues
12
Unai Lopez ↑ 74'
1
Luca Zidane
10
Bebe
11
Mamadou Sylla
4
Mario Suarez ↑ 90'
21
Pathe Ciss ↑ 65'
9
Randy Ntekja ↑ 90'

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sergi Darder	3
Sergi Guardiola	2
Roberto Fernandez	2
Borja Iglesias	2
Nico Ribaudo	2
Raul de Tomas	2
Alvaro Garcia	2
Pere Milla	1

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-04-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-04-17 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-04-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2022-04-04 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-03-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 RCD Mallorca W 2022-03-12 Levante UD 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2022-04-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2022-04-16 Deportivo Alavés 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-04-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-04-03 Granada CF 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2022-03-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2022-03-13 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Sevilla FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.25 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.99 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona40% Draw31% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid29%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes46% 0% No54%

Avg goals/match: 2.24

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	66%	34%
± 2.5	39%	61%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

71%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

60%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona28% Draw52% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid20%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.1%

0 – 0

12.9%

1 – 0

12%

0 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

2 – 1

1 – 2

6.3%

0 – 2

2 – 2

4.1%

3 – 1

3.4%

3 – 0

3.3%

1 – 3

2.1%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	12%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	22%	60%
-0.5	40%	—	60%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	17%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	8%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

38% ✓

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

29% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.