Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano and Alaves shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on Matchday 2 of La Liga, a result that left both sets of fans breathless after a pulsating 90 minutes at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. The hosts thought they had done enough for all three points after Sergio Camello’s strike, but Miguel Diaz’s late intervention ensured the Basques returned home with a deserved point.
Rayo Vallecano Dominate Early Exchanges
Francisco’s side came flying out of the traps, forcing Alaves onto the back foot with their trademark high press. Their intensity was rewarded in the 17th minute when Isi Palazón thought he had opened the scoring, only for VAR to rule it out for handball – a controversial decision that left the home fans furious.
Camello Breaks the Deadlock
Rayo finally got their just rewards three minutes into the second half. Jorge de Frutos’ inch-perfect cross found Camello, who made no mistake with a clinical header past Antonio Sivera. The young striker wheeled away in celebration, mobbed by teammates as the Vallecas faithful erupted.
Alaves Fight Back
Quique Sánchez Flores responded with a flurry of substitutions, introducing Miguel Diaz and Jonny Otto as Alaves went in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the 84th minute when Diaz latched onto a loose ball in the box to slot home from close range, silencing the home crowd and sparking wild celebrations from the visiting bench.
What This Result Means
For Rayo Vallecano, it’s a bitter pill to swallow after a performance that deserved more. Francisco’s men will rue their missed chances – particularly Camello’s VAR-disallowed goal – but can take heart from their attacking verve. For Alaves, it’s a point gained rather than two lost, demonstrating the resilience that should serve them well this season. Both teams now turn their attention to Matchday 3, eager to turn promising performances into three points.
Key Moments
48′ ⚽ Rayo Vallecano — S. Camello (assist: J. de Frutos)
84′ ⚽ Alaves — M. Diaz
