In a match devoid of goals, Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano settled for a draw at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium during matchday 13 of the league.
Both teams were unable to capitalize on their chances, with Rayo Vallecano’s Unai López and Real Oviedo’s Santiago Cazorla coming close, each striking the woodwork.
Florian Lejeune emerged as the standout player, solidifying his status as the best performer of the match. The Rayo Vallecano defender made significant contributions, clearing two balls and preventing four dangerous plays.
Leander Dendoncker also played a crucial role for Real Oviedo, completing 18 successful passes and winning back possession twice, illustrating his importance in midfield.
The match showcased formations with both teams adopting a 4-5-1 strategy. Real Oviedo’s manager, Luis Carrión, positioned Aarón Escandell in goal, backed by defenders Nacho Vidal, David Costas, Dani Calvo, and Javi López. The midfield featured Leander Dendoncker, Santiago Colombatto, Santiago Cazorla, Federico Viñas, and Ilyas Chaira, with Salomón Rondón upfront.
On the other side, Rayo Vallecano’s Iñigo Perez lined up a similar formation with Augusto Batalla in goal, supported by defenders Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, and Pep Chavarría. The midfield included Unai López, Óscar Valentín, Jorge de Frutos, Isaac Palazón, and Álvaro García, while Sergio Camello spearheaded the attack.
Referee Alejandro Quintero González officiated the game without incident, despite the tense atmosphere between the teams.
Looking ahead, Real Oviedo will visit Atlético de Madrid in their next fixture, while Rayo Vallecano prepares to host Valencia. Currently, the home team stands in the 20th spot with 9 points, while the visitors hold 16 points, placing them in 12th position in the table.
Substitutions for Real Oviedo
45’ 2T – Javi López replaced by Rahim Alhassane
60’ 2T – Santiago Cazorla off for Pablo Agudín; Salomón Rondón off for Haissem Hassan
78’ 2T – Leander Dendoncker off for Alberto Reina
Yellow Cards for Real Oviedo:
27’ 2T – Nacho Vidal (Unsporting behavior)
Red Cards for Real Oviedo:
7’ 2T – Ilyas Chaira (Direct red)
Substitutions for Rayo Vallecano
56’ 2T – Nobel Mendy off for Pathé Ciss
69’ 2T – Sergio Camello off for Alexandre Alemão
84’ 2T – Isaac Palazón off for Fran Pérez; Óscar Valentín off for Gerard Gumbau; Federico Viñas off for Alex Forés
Yellow Cards for Rayo Vallecano:
29’ 1T – Nobel Mendy (Unsporting behavior); 30’ 2T – Isaac Palazón (Unsporting behavior)
Red Cards for Rayo Vallecano:
47’ 2T – Pathé Ciss (Direct red)