Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club Highlights and Match Report

La Liga

1:00 PMFebruary 28, 2026

Regular Season - 26

Rayo Vallecano

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(1 - 0)

Athletic Club

Campo de Futbol de Vallecas

Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Rayo Vallecano

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

50%

50%

1.33

Expected goals (xG)

0.54

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

15

Total shots

8

7

Shots on target

2

6

Shots off target

2

2

Blocked shots

4

9

Shots inside box

4

6

Shots outside box

4

5

Corner kicks

4

3

Offsides

0

Passing

310

Total passes

298

205 (66%)

Accurate passes

196 (66%)

Discipline

8

Fouls

17

2

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

6

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Lineup

Rayo Vallecano

4-2-3-1

13 G A. Batalla 6.3

22 D Pacha 6.9

32 D N. Mendy 7.0

24 D F. Lejeune 7.2

2 D A. Ratiu 6.5

15 M G. Gumbau 6.3

6 M P. Ciss 7.0

18 M A. Garcia 6.3

7 M I. Palazon (C) 40' 6.9

12 M I. Akhomach 85' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.3

19 F J. de Frutos 35' 7.7

Substitutes

23 M O. Valentin 61' Replaced by N. Mendy 6.6

21 M F. Perez 61' Replaced by A. Garcia 6.7

20 D I. Balliu

17 M U. Lopez 61' Replaced by G. Gumbau 6.7

14 F C. Martin

11 M R. Nteka

9 F Alemao 86' Replaced by I. Akhomach 6.6

8 M O. Trejo 69' Replaced by I. Palazon

5 D Luiz Felipe

4 M P. Diaz 6.6

3 D P. Chavarria

1 G D. Cardenas

Coach

Inigo Perez

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G U. Simon 7.3

17 D Y. Berchiche 6.9

14 D A. Laporte 6.3

3 D D. Vivian 71' Tripping 6.7

12 D J. Areso 6.6

16 M I. Ruiz de Galarreta 6.9

18 M M. Jauregizar 39' Tripping 6.2

20 M U. Gomez 6.5

8 M O. Sancet 65' Tripping 6.7

9 M I. Williams (C) 47' 7.2

11 F G. Guruzeta 5.9

Substitutes

44 M S. Sanchez 86' Replaced by O. Sancet 6.5

30 M A. Rego 59' Replaced by I. Ruiz de Galarreta 6.9

25 F Izeta

23 M R. Navarro

22 F N. Serrano

19 D A. Boiro

15 D I. Lekue

7 F A. Berenguer 47' 46' Replaced by U. Gomez 6.6

6 M M. Vesga 86' Replaced by M. Jauregizar 6.9

4 D A. Paredes

2 D A. Gorosabel 73' Replaced by J. Areso 6.9

27 G A. Padilla

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona W 15 March: Barcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe L No match found W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
3	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
4	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	27	10	7	10	34-40	-6	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo D No match found
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	28	10	5	13	23-30	-7	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Girona	28	8	10	10	31-43	-12	34	W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
13	Valencia	28	8	8	12	30-42	-12	32	W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D No match found W No match found D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D No match found
15	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
16	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found D No match found
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	28	4	9	15	18-44	-26	21	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Rayo Vallecano battled to a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club, with Iñaki Williams’ swift equalizer cancelling out Jorge de Frutos’ first-half opener in a hard-fought La Liga clash.

The shared points at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas saw Rayo, sitting 14th with recent inconsistent form, halt a string of losses. Athletic Club, pushing for European qualification from 8th, aimed for a crucial victory on the road.

The first half saw a determined Rayo Vallecano take the initiative. They pressed Athletic and created several opportunities, reflecting their higher expected goals throughout the match.

Their persistence paid off in the 35th minute. Jorge de Frutos found the back of the net, slotting home to give the home side a deserved lead as the half drew to a close.

Athletic, meanwhile, struggled to convert their chances. The visitors received a yellow card for M. Jauregizar in the 39th minute, followed by Isi Palazón for Rayo just a minute later, showing the match’s feisty nature.

As the teams headed into the break, Rayo held a narrow advantage. Athletic Club would need a strong response in the second half to keep their European aspirations alive.

Just after the restart, Athletic delivered. Iñaki Williams showcased his predatory instinct, leveling the score in the 47th minute. He finished from close range, with A. Berenguer playing a vital role in the immediate build-up.

The equalizer invigorated the visitors, but Rayo’s defense remained resilient. The second half became a tactical battle, marked by a flurry of substitutions from both benches to inject fresh energy.

Athletic collected more cautions, with O. Sancet booked in the 65th minute and Daniel Vivian receiving a yellow in the 71st. Rayo’s Ilias Akhomach also saw yellow late in the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Despite late efforts from both teams, neither could find a winner. Rayo continued to test Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simón, who proved instrumental with six crucial saves to deny the home side.

Statistics reflected the tight contest but favored Rayo’s attacking intent. Rayo Vallecano registered 15 total shots with 7 on target, alongside an xG of 1.33. Athletic managed 8 total shots, with only 2 on target and an xG of 0.54. Ball possession was evenly split at 50% for each team.

This result offers a valuable point for Rayo Vallecano in their bid to distance themselves from the relegation zone. For Athletic Club, it is a point gained on the road, yet perhaps a missed opportunity to consolidate their push for a European spot in a competitive La Liga season.