League-position context
Rayo Vallecano rank8th
Girona rank19th
Rayo Vallecano points50
Girona points41
Rayo Vallecano: #8 ยท 50 pts ยท GD -3
36 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Girona: #19 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -16
45 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.