Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad preview

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio de Vallecas Sun, 26 Apr - 12:00 PM
La Liga
Rayo VallecanoRAY
3 – 3
Real SociedadRSO
Full Time Sun, 26 Apr 12:00 PM
Round 32 Regular Season
Sergio Camello - 30'
Florian Lejeune - 84'
Alexandre Zurawski - 90+9'
Goal
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Goal
Mikel Oyarzabal - 22', 76' (P)
Orri Óskarsson - 63'
Isi Palazón 90+12' Red Card
Isi Palazón 90+12' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad played out an enthralling 3-3 draw in La Liga, with the halftime score locked at 1-1 after an even first period. Rayo Vallecano controlled 58% of possession but suffered two red cards in the second half, while Real Sociedad finished with a full complement of players. Despite Real Sociedad being the stronger team on paper, the numerical disadvantage did not prevent Rayo from scoring three goals and securing a point. The dismissals introduced significant chaos, distorting the game's structure and forcing adjustments. Rayo's home resilience was evident as they equalized despite the cards, matching Sociedad's output. Possession dominance failed to translate fully due to disciplinary issues, highlighting how events shaped the high-scoring affair. The result reflected moderate structural deviation favoring Sociedad at 10.5%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Moderate structural deviation of 10.5% favored Real Sociedad.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without data.
  • Event impact: Two home red cards heavily influenced second-half flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion marked the match with home dismissals leading to draw.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Rayo Vallecano I. Pérez Soto
I. Pérez Soto
VS
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Espanyol Rank: W
Mallorca Rank: L
Elche Rank: W
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Levante Rank: D
Sevilla Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Getafe Rank: L
Deportivo Alavés Rank: D
Levante Rank: W
Villarreal Rank: L
Osasuna Rank: W
Atlético Madrid Rank: L
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 9 - 10
10

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Rayo Vallecano
5.53%
Draw
89.52%
Away Real Sociedad
4.95%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
26.44
27.19
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Power Score
26.44
27.19
League Position
12
8
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Rayo Vallecano — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Rayo Vallecano

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Real Sociedad

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Rayo Vallecano ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Rayo Vallecano
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Real Sociedad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Rayo Vallecano 0.00
Real Sociedad 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Rayo Vallecano 0.00
Real Sociedad 0.00
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RAY had peak pressure around 106'.
  • RSO started the game with stronger pressure.
RAY Pressure RSO Pressure
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Pressure Index: RAY reached the top pressure at 106' (92.64).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 27 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rayo Vallecano RAY Home
27 matches
Real Sociedad RSO Away
Match Record
8
Wins
10
9
Draws
9
10
Losses
8
Goals
38
Goals Scored
44
44
Goals Conceded
38
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T11:30:48+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
D. Cárdenas Lindez
Spain
1 D. Cárdenas Lindez
A. Ratiu
Romania
2 A. Ratiu
F. Lejeune
France
24 F. Lejeune
N. Mendy
Substitution
France
32 N. Mendy
J. Chavarría Pérez
Spain
3 J. Chavarría Pérez
I. Palazón Camacho
Substitution
Spain
7 I. Palazón Camacho
P. Ciss
Senegal
6 P. Ciss
U. López Cabrera
Substitution
Spain
17 U. López Cabrera
Ilias Chakkour
Morocco
12 Ilias Chakkour
S. Camello Pérez
Substitution
Spain
10 S. Camello Pérez
C. Martín Domínguez
Substitution
Spain
14 C. Martín Domínguez
A. Remiro Gargallo
Spain
1 A. Remiro Gargallo
S. Gómez
Substitution
Spain
17 S. Gómez
D. Ćaleta-Car
Croatia
16 D. Ćaleta-Car
J. Martín Vicente
Spain
31 J. Martín Vicente
J. Aramburu
Venezuela
2 J. Aramburu
A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
Substitution
Spain
7 A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
B. Turrientes Imaz
Substitution
Spain
8 B. Turrientes Imaz
C. Soler Barragán
Spain
18 C. Soler Barragán
T. Kubo
Substitution
Japan
14 T. Kubo
M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
Spain
10 M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
O. Óskarsson
Substitution
Iceland
9 O. Óskarsson

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 32 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio de Vallecas
Capacity
14708
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
José Luis Guzmán Mansilla
José Luis Martínez Serrato
Iván Ríos Vargas
Gerard Brull Acerete

Statistics

Possession
RAY
56%
RSO
44%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 3
5 Big Chances Created 4
7 Shots 2
56 Dangerous attacks 45
58 Possession 42
6 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 13
6 Yellow Cards 4
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

20 Dribble Attempts 18
9 Successful Dribbles 13
10 Successful Headers 5
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 72
6 Goal Kicks 11
23 Throwins 24
16 Goal Attempts 13
1 Assists 2
83 Ball Safe 79
5 Substitutions 5
0 Penalties 1

Attacking

72 Attacks 61
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47
28 Successful Long Passes 24
411 Passes 299
53 Long Passes 51
352 Successful Passes 226
86 Successful Passes Percentage 76
20 Key Passes 10

Defensive

14 Tackles 19
17 Interceptions 3
42 Duels Won 50
5 Saves 6

Build-up

7 Accurate Crosses 4
26 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

14 Fouls 12
0 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : José Luis Guzmán Mansilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Dani Cárdenas
Dani Cárdenas Goalkeeper
7.01
2
Andrei Rațiu
Andrei Rațiu Defender
6.98
3
Pep Chavarría
Pep Chavarría Defender
6.86
24
Florian Lejeune
Florian Lejeune Defender
7.08
32
Nobel Mendy
Nobel Mendy Defender
6.77
9
Alexandre Zurawski
Alexandre Zurawski
Attacker64'
6.58
6
Pathé Ciss
Pathé Ciss Midfielder
6.88
7
Isi Palazón
Isi Palazón Midfielder
6.91
15
Gerard Gumbau
Gerard Gumbau
Midfielder68'
6.63
17
Unai López
Unai López Midfielder
6.85
21
Fran Pérez
Fran Pérez
Midfielder82'
6.61
10
Sergio Camello
Sergio Camello Attacker
6.52
19
Jorge de Frutos
Jorge de Frutos
Attacker64'
6.91
12
Ilias Akhomach
Ilias Akhomach Attacker
6.54
14
Carlos Martín
Carlos Martín Attacker
6.39
4
Pedro Díaz
Pedro Díaz
Midfielder64'
6.71
Referee : José Luis Guzmán Mansilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Álex Remiro
Álex Remiro Goalkeeper
6.78
2
Jon Aramburu
Jon Aramburu Defender
6.77
16
Duje Caleta-Car
Duje Caleta-Car Defender
6.8
17
Sergio Gómez
Sergio Gómez Defender
6.91
3
Aihen Muñoz
Aihen Muñoz
Defender90+1'
6.48
31
Jon Martín
Jon Martín Defender
6.93
7
Ander Barrenetxea
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder
6.89
15
Pablo Marín
Pablo Marín
Midfielder56'
6.47
8
Beñat Turrientes
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder
6.83
12
Yangel Herrera
Yangel Herrera
Midfielder67'
6.2
14
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo Midfielder
7.06
24
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic
Midfielder56'
6.77
18
Carlos Soler
Carlos Soler Midfielder
7.1
9
Orri Óskarsson
Orri Óskarsson Attacker
6.82
4
Jon Gorrotxategi
Jon Gorrotxategi
Midfielder67'
6.82
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal Attacker
2
7.13

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Isi Palazón
2nd Redcard
90+12'
Event
Isi Palazón
Argument / 1st Redcard
90+12'
Event
Alexandre Zurawski
Header / 5th Goal
90+9'
Event
Alexandre Zurawski
Argument / 8th Yellowcard
90+7'
90+1'
Event
Aihen Muñoz → Sergio Gómez
10th Substitution
Event
Florian Lejeune
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
84'
Event
Fran Pérez → Unai López
9th Substitution
82'
76'
Event
Mikel Oyarzabal
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
75'
74'
Event
Takefusa Kubo
10th Yellowcard
Event
Nobel Mendy
9th Yellowcard
73'
Event
Pedro Díaz
Goal disallowed
72'
Event
Gerard Gumbau → Isi Palazón
8th Substitution
68'
67'
Event
Yangel Herrera → Beñat Turrientes
7th Substitution
67'
Event
Jon Gorrotxategi → Orri Óskarsson
6th Substitution
Event
Pedro Díaz → Carlos Martín
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Jorge de Frutos → Sergio Camello
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Alexandre Zurawski → Nobel Mendy
3rd Substitution
64'
63'
Event
Orri Óskarsson
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
56'
Event
Pablo Marín → Ander Barrenetxea
1st Substitution
56'
Event
Luka Sucic → Takefusa Kubo
2nd Substitution
56'
Event
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Andrei Rațiu
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
49'
1ST-HALF
Event
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
45+1'
45+1'
Event
Orri Óskarsson
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Sergio Camello
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
30'
Event
Pathé Ciss
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
29'
29'
Event
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Carlos Martín
Goal disallowed
25'
22'
Event
Mikel Oyarzabal
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Ilias Akhomach's header from the center of the box is saved by Álex Remiro in the center of the goal. The cross was assisted by Jorge de Frutos.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alemão from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alemão scores for Rayo Vallecano with a header from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Pedro Díaz's cross. The match is now 3-3.
90
Update Update
Pedro Díaz from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano receives a red card.
90
Corner Corner
Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, just to the left. He was assisted by Gerard Gumbau, who delivered a cross after a corner.
90
Update Update
Foul by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ilias Akhomach.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. Ilias Akhomach provided the assist.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Gerard Gumbau of Rayo Vallecano has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
90
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
89
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Luka Sucic provided the assist.
88
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Díaz from Rayo Vallecano misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the left. Gerard Gumbau provided the assist.
87
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Díaz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
90
Update Update
Aihen Muñoz comes on for Sergio Gómez at Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
Pablo Marín of Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Florian Lejeune scores for Rayo Vallecano with a right-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Ilias Akhomach after a corner. The score is now Rayo Vallecano 2, Real Sociedad 3.
86
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Corner Corner
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano misses a header from the center of the box to the right. Gerard Gumbau provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
83
Attempt Attempt
Gerard Gumbau's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Andrei Ratiu.
82
Update Update
Sergio Gómez commits a handball for Real Sociedad.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad.
82
Update Update
Sergio Gómez commits a handball for Real Sociedad.
81
Update Update
Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
79
Attempt Attempt
Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Gerard Gumbau.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal overturned by VAR! Pedro Díaz scores for Rayo Vallecano, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
76
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Mikel Oyarzabal scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot into the high center of the goal. The match remains 1-3.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 11 minutes of added time.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision confirms no goal. The match remains 1-2 in favor of Real Sociedad against Rayo Vallecano.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
83
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR is checking the goal by Pedro Díaz for Rayo Vallecano.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Pedro Díaz scores for Rayo Vallecano with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Alemão's headed pass. The match is now 2-2.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Yangel Herrera comes on for Beñat Turrientes.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Orri Óskarsson.
66
Attempt Attempt
Unai López's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ilias Akhomach provided the assist.
66
Corner Corner
Andrei Ratiu's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Pedro Díaz.
66
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano is awarded a corner after Álex Remiro concedes.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Jorge de Frutos comes on for Sergio Camello.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Pedro Díaz comes on for Carlos Martín.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Alemão comes on for Nobel Mendy.
66
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Orri Óskarsson concedes.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Andrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Orri Óskarsson scores for Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The match score is now Rayo Vallecano 1, Real Sociedad 2.
62
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Orri Óskarsson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani Cárdenas. The assist came from Mikel Oyarzabal.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Carlos Martín's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Isi Palazón.
60
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Foul committed by Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad.
59
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is saved.
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Pablo Marín comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
56
Update Update
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
56
Update Update
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Luka Sucic comes on for Takefusa Kubo.
51
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt, shooting high and wide to the left from the left side of the box. The chance was set up by Sergio Camello during a fast break.
51
Corner Corner
Sergio Camello's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Nobel Mendy with a through ball.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ilias Akhomach's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Isi Palazón.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad.
49
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano.
90
Update Update
Fran Pérez from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick on the left wing.
80
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad commits a handball.
45
Update Update
The second half begins after the match is tied 1-1 between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad.
45
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards on a direct free kick, but it misses to the right.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano.
45
Update Update
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad.
45
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
44
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Nobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Gerard Gumbau comes on for Isi Palazón.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pathé Ciss from Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
37
Attempt Attempt
Unai López's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ilias Akhomach provided the assist.
36
Attempt Attempt
Isi Palazón's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
36
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Jon Aramburu concedes.
44
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Pathé Ciss concedes.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sergio Camello scores for Rayo Vallecano with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1 against Real Sociedad.
29
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card.
29
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
27
Attempt Attempt
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Carlos Martín provided the assist.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal overturned by VAR! Carlos Martín scores for Rayo Vallecano, but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
61
Update Update
Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Rayo Vallecano 0, Real Sociedad 1.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Carlos Martín scores for Rayo Vallecano with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Andrei Ratiu.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Sociedad leads 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano. Mikel Oyarzabal scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Ander Barrenetxea.
21
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad.
16
Update Update
Sergio Camello of Rayo Vallecano misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The cross was assisted by Andrei Ratiu.
18
Update Update
Carlos Martín from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad win a corner after Pep Chavarría concedes.
15
Update Update
Foul committed by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
12
Update Update
Foul committed by Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad.
10
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick on the right wing.
10
Update Update
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Update Update
Foul committed by Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad.
17
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
10
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano.
8
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
6
Attempt Attempt
Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sergio Gómez.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Carlos Soler's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Dani Cárdenas. The attempt was assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano.
21
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
7
Attempt Attempt
Takefusa Kubo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Nobel Mendy concedes.
27
Update Update
Sergio Camello wins a free kick for Rayo Vallecano in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Unai López of Rayo Vallecano.
2
Corner Corner
Duje Caleta-Car of Real Sociedad misses a header from the center of the box, just to the left. The attempt was assisted by Sergio Gómez with a cross after a corner.
3
Corner Corner
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
4
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
2
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Dani Cárdenas concedes.
2
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Dani Cárdenas concedes.

CONCLUSION

The 3-3 draw encapsulated a match of extremes, where Rayo Vallecano's possession edge and grit offset two red cards, preventing Real Sociedad from capitalizing fully despite their stronger billing. Halftime parity at 1-1 gave way to a chaotic second half defined by dismissals, yet Rayo's three goals underscored their fightback ability. Real Sociedad's failure to convert superiority into victory points to inefficiency under pressure. Moderately deviant structure and red card impacts neutralized advantages, resulting in a fair share of points. This outcome highlights how disciplinary events can equalize team disparities in open play.