Rayo Vallecano Faces Sevilla in Crucial LaLiga Clash

Madrid, Spain — Rayo Vallecano hosts Sevilla FC on Sunday, September 28, at 14:00 local time in Vallecas. This matchup is part of the seventh round of Spain’s LaLiga for the 2025-2026 season.

Rayo Vallecano enters the match after a tough 3-2 loss against Atlético de Madrid, where goals from Pep Chavarría and Álvaro García were not enough. As of now, Rayo sits in 14th place with 14 points. Meanwhile, Sevilla suffered a 2-1 defeat against Villarreal, leaving them in 12th place with seven points, despite a notable goal from Djibril Sow.

This match, officiated by Jesús Gil Manzano with González Fuertes serving as VAR, is crucial for both teams. Rayo’s coach Íñigo Pérez expressed confidence in his players, stating, “There are many good aspects to our game, even better than last year. We need to be more precise in front of goal to avoid pressure from our recent losses.”

Sevilla’s manager, Matías Almeyda, acknowledged the need for improvement after losing to Villarreal, emphasizing the importance of solid defensive play. The absence of players such as Nianzou, Kike Salas, and Alfon due to injury adds to the challenge for Almeyda.

Historically, matches between these two teams at Vallecas have been competitive. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, igniting further anticipation for this upcoming game. Fans can watch the game live on various streaming platforms, including Movistar LaLiga and ESPN.

As both teams aim for much-needed points, the stage is set for an intense showdown in Vallecas.