The match on Dec 3rd, 2023, ended in a close 1-1 draw between Rayo Vallecano and Getafe in La Liga’s 18th round, held at the Estadio de Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano took the lead just before halftime with a goal from Jorge de Frutos in the 45th minute. However, Mauro Arambarri leveled the score in the 90th minute, managing to salvage a point for Getafe.
Despite controlling 61% of the possession, Rayo Vallecano could not convert their dominance into a win, settling for the draw.
Mauro Arambarri was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing a goal, completing 7 successful passes, and attempting 3 shots on target.
Jorge de Frutos also had a significant impact, scoring for Rayo Vallecano and completing 5 passes, along with 2 shot attempts.
Rayo Vallecano’s manager, Iñigo Perez, set up his team in a 4-5-1 formation with Augusto Batalla as goalkeeper; Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, and Pep Chavarría in defense; Óscar Valentín, Unai López, Jorge de Frutos, Isaac Palazón, and Álvaro García in midfield; with Sergio Camello leading the attack.
On the other hand, Getafe, directed by José Bordalás, also opted for a 4-5-1 strategy, featuring David Soria in goal; Juan Iglesias, Domingos Duarte, Djené Dakonam, and Diego Rico in defense; Kiko Femenía, Javi Muñoz, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, and Adrián Liso in midfield; and Mario Martín at the front.
The referee for the match was Miguel Ortiz Arias.
In the upcoming fixtures, Rayo will face Mallorca while Getafe will host Real Sociedad.
After this game, Rayo Vallecano is positioned 12th in the league table with 19 points, while Getafe sits 10th with 21 points.
Substitutions for Rayo Vallecano
39’ 1T – Luiz Felipe was replaced by Nobel Mendy
66’ 2T – Sergio Camello was substituted for Fran Pérez, Jorge de Frutos for Luis Alfonso Espino, and Adrián Liso for Coba da Costa
80’ 2T – Isaac Palazón for Pedro Díaz and Unai López for Gerard Gumbau
Yellow Cards for Rayo Vallecano:
26’ 2T Unai López (Unsporting Behavior), 44’ 2T Fran Pérez (Delay of Game), and 46’ 2T Andrei Ratiu (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Getafe
57’ 2T – Mario Martín was replaced by Juanmi and Juan Iglesias by Alex Sancris
81’ 2T – Alex Sancris for José Perez and Javi Muñoz for Alejandro Mestanza
Yellow Cards for Getafe:
35’ 1T Djené Dakonam (Unsporting Behavior), 7’ 2T Juan Iglesias (Unsporting Behavior), 9’ 2T Domingos Duarte (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement), and 47’ 2T David Soria (Delay of Game)