1-1: Small prize for Rayo against a vulgar Valencia

Rayo Vallecano and Valencia closed out the 31st day of LaLiga Santander with a very difficult game with the Vallecas that ended in a draw (1-1), a result with so many prizes for team che, he did little to score. The strap keeps Madrid without knowing its 2022 victory (four draws and eight losses), which leaves him in the dangerous zone of the table, six points from relegation, while the Levantines remain four from the ‘Europe zone’ and almost every fish sold in the league is waiting to play in the Copa del Rey final.

The first part is the prelude to what is to come, a battle in which underground football will dominate, with a continuous reduction in the game that prevented both teams from giving three or four consecutive passes and, of course, with definite meaning. Whether because of Rayo’s qualifying difficulties, the consequence of nervousness among Andoni Iraola’s students, or because of the football concept of the teams coached by José Bordalás, the show in Vallecas is obvious in its absence .

Even an early shot of Isi Palazón that unfolded didn’t give fans hope of seeing something with a face and eyes. Without the forwards, the defenses prevailed and in the middle of the field there was a ‘battle’ that led to nothing. To highlight something, a Mamardashvili saved a shot by Isi Palazón in the 27th minute. A little more. Óscar Trejo did not appear on the venue or Gonçalo Guedes among the guests. Without the best players, both without because without the ball at their feet, the die is thrown, at least until the break, which is tied at zero.

Wrong are those who expect that after going through the changing rooms the script of the game will change. The inclusion of Foulquier and Marcos André for Ilaix and Hugo Duro did not improve Valencia’s performance, as Rayo continued to be involved again and again in the che network.

The meeting is still ugly and if there is a purpose to come so is it. And this is what happened. In the 57th minute, a Guedes’ center was finished by Carlos Soler, the ball bounced off Catena and Dimitrievski was defeated.. Without 0-0, Valencia are in its element, with more advantage on the scoreboard.

Rayo had to do everything and he did, even more in his heart than in his head. He increased his dominance, scored a goal that was not allowed due to offside, and Bordalá’s fear entered his body. He removed Guedes from the field and paid him. Just two minutes later, in the 83rd minute, the Madrid team equalized Sergi Guardiola, who took advantage of a great pass from Isi Palazón.

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The remaining thirteen minutes -with six extensions- did not result in a Lightning that seeks success to the end (Isi Palazón had the last chance Mamardashvili broke) against a rude Valencia that if they were looking for a point in Vallecas, they had achieved it.