La Liga · Sat 31 Aug 2024 · RCDE Stadium (Estadi Cornellà-El Prat)
- Carlos Romero 8'
- Alejo Véliz 90+6'
- Álvaro García 4'
The story
Espanyol beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at RCDE Stadium (Estadi Cornellà-El Prat) in La Liga, matchday 4.
Espanyol's goals came from Carlos Romero (8') and Alejo Véliz (90+6'); Álvaro García (4') replied for Rayo Vallecano.
It was 1-1 at half-time. Espanyol came from behind to win.
Rayo Vallecano had 53% of the ball and 17 shots to Espanyol's 10.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 4' Álvaro García Goal · Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Assist: Adrián Embarba
- 8' Carlos Romero Goal · Espanyol 1-1 Assist: Jofre Carreras
- 90+6' Alejo Véliz Goal · Espanyol 2-1 Assist: Walid Cheddira
Line-ups
Espanyol
- Joan GarcíaGoalkeeper
- Carlos RomeroDefender
- Omar El HilaliDefender
- Marash KumbullaDefender
- Fernando Calerooff 90'Defender
- Brian Olivánoff 46'Defender
- Alex KralMidfielder
- José Grageraoff 46'Midfielder
- Alejo VélizForward
- Jofre Carrerasoff 65'Forward
- Javi Puadooff 71'Forward
Rayo Vallecano
- Dani CárdenasGoalkeeper
- Florian LejeuneDefender
- Andrei RațiuDefender
- Alfonso Espinooff 35'Defender
- Abdul MuminDefender
- Unai Lópezoff 72'Midfielder
- Óscar ValentínMidfielder
- Álvaro Garcíaoff 72'Forward
- Jorge de Frutosoff 63'Forward
- Sergio Camellooff 62'Forward
- Adrián EmbarbaForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (7)
- 4' ⚽ Álvaro Garcíaassist Adrián Embarba
- 8' ⚽ Carlos Romeroassist Jofre Carreras
- 81' 🟨 Marash Kumbulla
- 82' 🟨 Álvaro García
- 85' 🟨 Álvaro Aguado
- 90+3' 🟨 Abdul Mumin
- 90+6' ⚽ Alejo Vélizassist Walid Cheddira
Head to head
3Espanyol wins0Draws3Rayo Vallecano wins

