
Rayo Vallecano
Real SociedadHow did the teams perform?
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Match Stats


Lineup
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad

La Liga Standings - Primera División
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 38 | 95-36 | 59 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 38 | 72-46 | 26 | 72 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 38 | 62-44 | 18 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 38 | 59-48 | 11 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 38 | 53-48 | 5 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe | 38 | 32-38 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 41-44 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia | 38 | 46-55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 38 | 59-61 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 38 | 43-55 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 43-58 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 38 | 46-60 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 | Alaves | 38 | 44-56 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 | Elche | 38 | 49-57 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 | Levante | 38 | 47-61 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 | Osasuna | 38 | 44-50 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 38 | 47-57 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona | 38 | 39-55 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 | Oviedo | 38 | 26-60 | -34 | 29 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - LaLiga2
Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad shared the spoils in a thrilling six-goal encounter at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, with Alemao’s dramatic stoppage-time strike earning the visitors a 3-3 draw.
Rayo Vallecano hosted Real Sociedad on April 26 seeking to climb away from mid-table mediocrity. The home side sat 12th with 38 points from 32 matches. Sociedad arrived in 8th place with 42 points, looking to maintain their push up the standings. Both teams came into the match searching for momentum in the final weeks of the season.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, giving Sociedad an early advantage. The forward found space and finished clinically to put the visitors ahead. However, Rayo responded quickly through Sergio Camello just eight minutes later. Camello leveled the contest in the 30th minute, energizing the home crowd and setting up a competitive second half.
The first 45 minutes remained tightly contested after Camello’s equalizer. Both teams created chances but neither could find a second goal before halftime. Disciplinary issues emerged, with Ismael Palazon and Sergio Gomez receiving yellow cards. The stage was set for an entertaining second half.
Oscar Oskarsson restored Sociedad’s lead in the 63rd minute, firing past Rayo’s goalkeeper. The away side appeared to be taking control of the contest. Oyarzabal doubled his tally from the penalty spot in the 76th minute, extending Sociedad’s advantage to 3-1. Rayo faced an uphill battle with time running out.
Rayo refused to surrender. Florian Lejeune pulled one back in the 84th minute, making it 3-2 and reigniting home hopes. The momentum shifted dramatically toward the hosts. Then, in the 90th minute plus nine seconds, Alemao smashed home an incredible equalizer. Sociedad had snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat.
The final whistle sparked chaos. Palazon received a red card in stoppage time for his second yellow offense. Rayo dominated possession with 58 percent but managed only nine shots on target. Sociedad created fewer chances, recording eight on-target attempts. Oyarzabal’s two goals earned him an 8.5 match rating, leading all performers.
The draw leaves Rayo in 12th place with 38 points. Sociedad remains 8th with 42 points. Both teams missed opportunities to climb the table. The result reflects the competitive nature of La Liga’s middle ranks as the season enters its final stretch.

















