Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 with Athletic Club on Saturday, 28 February 2026 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Victor Garcia Verdura. It was played at Estadio de Vallecas.
First half: Rayo Vallecano took the lead at 35' when Jorge de Frutos scored, making the score 1-0. VAR intervened at 36' for Rayo Vallecano (Goal confirmed). Mikel Jauregizar received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 39'. Isi Palazón received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 40'.
Second half: Athletic Club made their 1st substitution at 46', with Unai Gómez replacing Álex Berenguer. Athletic Club reduced the deficit at 47' when I. Williams scored, with the assist credited to Álex Berenguer, making the score 2-1. Athletic Club made their 2nd substitution at 59', with Ruíz de Galarreta replacing Alejandro Rego. Rayo Vallecano made their 1st substitution at 61', with N. Mendy replacing Óscar Valentín. Rayo Vallecano made their 2nd substitution at 61', with Álvaro García replacing Fran Pérez. Rayo Vallecano made their 3rd substitution at 61', with Gumbau replacing Unai López. Oihan Sancet received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 65'. Rayo Vallecano made their 4th substitution at 69', with Isi Palazón replacing Pedro Díaz. Dani Vivian received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 71'. Athletic Club made their 3rd substitution at 73', with Jesús Areso replacing Gorosabel. Ilias Akhomach received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 85'. Rayo Vallecano made their 5th substitution at 86', with Ilias Akhomach replacing Alemão. Athletic Club made their 4th substitution at 86', with Mikel Jauregizar replacing Mikel Vesga. Athletic Club made their 5th substitution at 86', with Oihan Sancet replacing S. Sanchez.
Rayo Vallecano used 5 substitutions while Athletic Club used 5 substitutions. Rayo Vallecano got 2 yellow cards, while Athletic Club got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was played
- Match ended level at 1-1.
- Rayo Vallecano outshot their opponent (15-8).
- Possession was balanced (50%-50%).
