Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano
Estadio Mendizorrotza
J. Manzano
2025/2026
Match Report
Rayo Vallecano produced a memorable comeback at Mendizorroza, overturning a first-half deficit to beat Alavés 2-1 on the final day of the La Liga season. Randy Nteka's 90th-minute winner stole the headlines.
Toni Martínez put the hosts in front with a 13th-minute strike, but Rayo gradually took control and Sergio Camello drew them level in the 73rd minute. Nteka then struck deep in stoppage time to complete the turnaround. No red cards or penalties disrupted proceedings.
The defeat carries little sting for Alavés, who had already secured their top-flight status before kick-off and finish comfortably in mid-table. For Rayo, it's the ideal send-off — they travel to Leipzig on May 27 for the UEFA Conference League final against Crystal Palace, where they'll bid for the first major trophy in the club's history.
Match Events
13'
33'
38'
46'
54'
S. Camello(Tripping)
61'
64'
P. Ciss(Holding)
69'
A. Perez(Delay of game)
73'
79'
A. Rebbach(Roughing)
84'
84'
87'
N. Tenaglia(Delay of game)
90'
90+4'
Pacha(Delay of game)
13'
38'
46'
54'
S. Camello(Tripping)
61'
64'
P. Ciss(Holding)
(Delay of game)A. Perez
69'
73'
(Roughing)A. Rebbach
79'
84'
84'
(Delay of game)N. Tenaglia
87'
90'
90+4'
Pacha(Delay of game)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 | 50 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 11 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 43 |
Statistics
48%Possession52%
19Shots15
11Shots on Target7
10Corners5
13Fouls14
3Offsides3
3Yellow Cards3
345Passes378
5Saves10
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
11
Deportivo Alavés wins
3
Draws
13
Rayo Vallecano wins
Goals: 32 - 28
