Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Rayo Vallecano II (2nd, 61 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Carabanchel (13th, 42 pts). Carabanchel ranked 3rd in the league on five-round form, well above their 13th table position. Scoring rates set the scale: Rayo Vallecano II 2.09 scored and 1.53 conceded per game, Carabanchel 0.88 and 0.85, with the league averaging 1.36.
Rayo Vallecano II arrived on a run of seven straight wins, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Over the last five, Rayo Vallecano II had taken 15 of 15 points to Carabanchel's 7.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Rayo Vallecano II have 2 wins to Carabanchel's 0, with 2 draws, at 1.75 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 25% of those meetings. These meetings skew tight — only 25% saw more than two goals.
The venue was Ciudad Deportiva Rayo Vallecano Campo 5, with room for 2,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Rayo Vallecano II led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-3.
Goal scorers
Rayo Vallecano II: Juanchi (83'), Álvaro Baladía (37'), Juanchi (33') · Carabanchel: Doménech (40'), Doménech (90'), Daniel Vallinot (64')
Key stats
Possession: Rayo Vallecano II 65% · Carabanchel 35% · Total shots: 7-7 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 5-4