Rayo Vallecano triumphed 3-0 over Celta Vigo at Estadio de Vallecas.
The LaLiga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo unfolded on 31 October 2026 at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the home side quickly imposed its intent on the visitors.
How it unfolded
The first notable incident came in the 26th minute when Rayo’s Unai López was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did not deter the hosts, who pressed forward and created the opening chance just ten minutes later. In the 36th minute, Jorge de Frutos struck from outside the box with his left foot, sending the ball to the bottom left corner after a swift through ball from Sergio Camello. The goal gave Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 lead.
Rayo doubled their advantage before the break. In the 55th minute, Jorge de Frutos added a second, this time a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the top right corner, set up by Andrei Ratiu. The 2-0 scoreline reflected Rayo’s growing control of the game.
The second half saw another booking for the home side when Gnangoro Bouare Samake received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 72nd minute. The very next minute, Rayo extended their lead further. Unai López, who had been booked earlier, scored with a right-footed strike from outside the box to the bottom right corner, finishing a fast-break move that began with an assist from Gnangoro Bouare Samake. The goal made it 3-0.
Celta Vigo’s only booking arrived late in the match, with Williot Swedberg shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 82nd minute. No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded with Rayo Vallecano comfortably ahead.
Standout performers
Jorge de Frutos was the clear offensive catalyst, netting both the 36th-minute and 55th-minute goals. His clinical finishing and movement created the space needed for the decisive strikes. Sergio Camello and Andrei Ratiu each contributed a key assist, linking up effectively with de Frutos.
Unai López, despite his early booking, delivered the third goal in the 73rd minute, showcasing his ability to arrive late into the box and finish from distance. His assist to the same goal came from Gnangoro Bouare Samake, whose forward pass sparked the final fast break.
Match facts
- Final score: Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Celta Vigo
- Scorers: Jorge de Frutos (36’, 55’), Unai López (73’)
- Assists: Sergio Camello (36’), Andrei Ratiu (55’), Gnangoro Bouare Samake (73’)
- Bookings: Unai López (26’), Gnangoro Bouare Samake (72’), Williot Swedberg (82’)
- Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid
What it means
The comprehensive victory gives Rayo Vallecano three points and a solid home performance, while Celta Vigo returns to the league without any points from the encounter. Both teams will look to build on these results in their upcoming LaLiga fixtures.
