Valladolid overtakes Rayo Vallecano in La Liga table

Valladolid earns a hard-fought 1-0 victory

Rayo Vallecano outplayed but unable to find an equalizer

Real Valladolid defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Friday night, moving above their opponents in the La Liga standings.

The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute when Shon Weissman converted a penalty after VAR review. Rayo Vallecano dominated possession and had more shots, but they were unable to find a way past Valladolid goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo.

The win was Valladolid's second in a row, while Rayo Vallecano has now lost three of their last four matches. Valladolid is now 12th in the table with 24 points, while Rayo Vallecano is 13th with 23 points.

Match Summary

The match started at a frantic pace, with both teams attacking from the off. Rayo Vallecano had the first chance of the game when Isi Palazon fired wide from inside the penalty area. Valladolid responded well and took the lead in the 33rd minute when Weissman converted a penalty after VAR review.

Rayo Vallecano continued to press for an equalizer in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past Asenjo. Valladolid defended resolutely and held on for a hard-fought victory.

Valladolid's win was their second in a row, while Rayo Vallecano have now lost three of their last four matches. Valladolid is now 12th in the table with 24 points, while Rayo Vallecano is 13th with 23 points.

Post-Match Reaction

"We are very happy with the win," said Valladolid coach Pacheta. "We knew that Rayo Vallecano is a good team, but we were well-prepared and we deserved the victory."

"We are disappointed with the result," said Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola. "We played well and had more chances, but we couldn't find a goal."

Valladolid's next match is away to Real Madrid on Wednesday, February 15, while Rayo Vallecano hosts Valencia on the same day.

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