RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2022-23

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Fri 19 Aug 2022 · 18:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Oscar Gil Regano 7' Y

Y 14' Florian Lejeune

R 16' Florian Lejeune

R 17' Florian Lejeune

Y 24' Stole Dimitrievski

Sergi Gomez 30' R

Sergi Gomez 31' R

Y 36' Oscar Trejo

Brian Olivan 45' Y

Y 76' Oscar Valentin

Overview

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

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Juan Martinez
Referee Aitor Villate
Referee Iker De Francisco
Referee Alvaro Carreno
Referee Jorge Figueroa
Referee Francisco Javier Fernandez

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	RCD Mallorca	38	42
2	Girona FC	38	41
3	Real Oviedo	38	29
4	Deportivo Alavés	1	3
5	Sevilla FC	1	3
6	RC Deportivo La Coruña	0	0
7	Málaga CF	0	0
8	Real Racing Club de Santander	0	0
9	FC Barcelona	0	0
10	Real Madrid CF	0	0
11	Villarreal CF	0	0
12	Club Atlético de Madrid	0	0
13	Real Betis Balompié	0	0
14	RC Celta de Vigo	0	0
15	Valencia CF	0	0
16	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	0	0
17	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	0	0
18	Athletic Club	0	0
19	Elche CF	0	0
20	Levante UD	0	0
21	CA Osasuna	0	0
22	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	1	0
23	Getafe CF	1	0

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Last 5 meetings

2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 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
19 Aug	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	0–2	L
13 Aug	RC Celta de Vigo	A	2–2	D
22 May	Granada CF	A	0–0	D
14 May	Valencia CF	H	1–1	D
11 May	Deportivo Alavés	A	1–2	L
08 May	CA Osasuna	H	1–1	D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Aug	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	2–0	W
13 Aug	FC Barcelona	A	0–0	D
20 May	Levante UD	H	2–4	L
15 May	RCD Mallorca	A	1–2	L
12 May	Villarreal CF	H	1–5	L
08 May	Getafe CF	A	0–0	D

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona		Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#17	Position	#22
0	Points	0
0	Played	1
0 / 0 / 0	W / D / L	0 / 0 / 1
0	Scored	1
0	Conceded	2
+0	GD	-1
–	PPG	0.00
–	Win %	0%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/1

61-75

–/–

76+

–/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to RCDE Stadium that hosts another battle between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
7' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
12' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
14' Florian Lejeune is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
16' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 16.
17' The referee calls foul for Florian Lejeune. He receives a Red card.
22' Brian Olivan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 28 Yellow cards this season.
24' Stole Dimitrievski was booked on 24.
29' Randy Ntekja has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
30' Poor challenge from Sergi Gomez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
31' Controversy at the stadium! Sergi Gomez argues furiously but the Red card stands.
35' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Nico Ribaudo has done his job and it is now time for Fernando Calero to step up.
36' Oscar Trejo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
40' Isi Palazon makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are in front.
45' Brian Olivan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
55' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oscar Valentin suffering a number of foals already.
57' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Oscar Trejo by Oscar Valentin on 57 minute.
59' Pathe Ciss has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
64' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Ruben Saez is withdrawn and Javi Puado gets his opportunity.
69' 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 .
74' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Sergio Camello by Radamel Falcao on 74 minute.
76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oscar Valentin.
77' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Keidi Bare is hanging Edu Exposito on the field on 77 minute.
78' Luca Koleosho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brian Olivan on 78 minute.
83' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rayo Vallecano de Madrid backline.
84' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Alvaro Garcia is replaced by Randy Ntekja.
85' The supporters are chanting for Mario Suarez. He replaces Unai Lopez on 85 minute.
90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will have plenty to reflect on. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid were simply the better side today.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 74'
24
Esteban Saveljich
14
Salva Sanchez ↑ 57'
2
Mario Hernandez
10
Bebe
22
Jose Pozo
30
Morro
23
Oscar Valentin ↑ 57'
4
Mario Suarez ↑ 85'
11
Randy Ntekja ↑ 84'
28
Pablo Munoz

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sergi Darder	3
Sergi Guardiola	2
Borja Iglesias	2
Nico Ribaudo	2
Raul de Tomas	2
Alvaro Garcia	1
Raul de Tomas	1
Sergio Camello	1

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-08-13 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-05-22 Granada CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-05-11 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-05-08 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 CA Osasuna D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2022-08-13 FC Barcelona 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2022-05-20 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–4 Levante UD L 2022-05-15 RCD Mallorca 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-05-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Villarreal CF L 2022-05-08 Getafe CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

0.31 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

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

0.66 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 92% + Under — clean sheet likely 85%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona19% Draw44% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid37%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes15% 0% No85%

Avg goals/match: 0.97

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	59%	41%
± 1.5	26%	74%
± 2.5	8%	92%
± 3.5	2%	98%
± 4.5	1%	99%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

63%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

81%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

56%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona7% Draw74% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid19%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

40.7%

0 – 1

23.1%

1 – 0

9.8%

1 – 1

9.1%

0 – 2

Actual

1 – 2

0 – 3

1.6%

2 – 0

1.5%

2 – 1

1.3%

1 – 3

0.7%

2 – 2

0.6%

0 – 4

0.3%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	0%	—	100%
-2	0%	2%	98%
-1.5	2%	—	98%
-1	2%	11%	87%
-0.5	13%	—	87%
+0.5	63%	—	37%
+1	63%	26%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	8%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

52% ✗

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

73% ✓

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