Elche triumph 3-0 over Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecas.

The LaLiga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Elche unfolded at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid on 24 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the visitors from Elche dominated the proceedings and left the home fans with a clean-sheet defeat.

How it unfolded

The first notable incident came early, as Elche’s Javier Morcillo was shown a yellow card in the 10th minute for a bad foul. The early caution did not slow the visitors, and they took the lead just thirteen minutes later. In the 23rd minute Federico Redondo stepped up to convert a penalty, sending his right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to make it 1-0 to Elche.

Discipline continued to feature, with two further yellows for Elche before the half-hour mark. Gonzalo Villar received a booking in the 30th minute, and moments later Federico Redondo was also cautioned for a bad foul.

Rayo Vallecano’s own frustrations grew as Pathé Ciss was booked in the 35th minute for a bad foul. The home side’s woes were compounded just a minute later when Fer Niño restored Elche’s advantage from the spot. The penalty was calmly placed with his right foot into the bottom left corner, extending the lead to 2-0 in the 36th minute.

The second half began with Rayo still searching for a response, but the visitors continued to press. Adrià Pedrosa of Rayo Vallecano was shown a yellow card in the 54th minute for a bad foul. Elche then broke the deadlock for good in the 68th minute. Germán Valera struck with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, finding the bottom left corner after a precise assist from Facundo Buonanotte, sealing a 3-0 lead.

Rayo’s Álvaro García received his booking in the 81st minute, rounding off a match in which the home side finished with four cautions and the visitors with three. No further goals were added, and the referee saw out the game without any dismissals.

Standout performers

  • Federico Redondo (Elche) – Scored the opening penalty in the 23rd minute and added a yellow card in the 30th minute.
  • Fer Niño (Elche) – Converted the second penalty in the 36th minute to double Elche’s lead.
  • Germán Valera (Elche) – Netted the third goal in the 68th minute, finishing a well-worked move with an assist from Facundo Buonanotte.
  • Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) – Provided the decisive assist for Valera’s strike, linking play from midfield.

Match facts

  • Final score: Rayo Vallecano 0-3 Elche
  • Scorers: Federico Redondo (23' pen), Fer Niño (36' pen), Germán Valera (68') – assist by Facundo Buonanotte
  • Bookings:
    • Elche: Javier Morcillo (10'), Gonzalo Villar (30'), Federico Redondo (30')
    • Rayo Vallecano: Pathé Ciss (35'), Adrià Pedrosa (54'), Álvaro García (81')
  • Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid

What it means

Elche’s 3-0 win at Estadio de Vallecas gives them three points and a clean sheet, while Rayo Vallecano return home without any points and with four cautions, highlighting the need for defensive improvements in upcoming fixtures.