League-position context
Espanyol rank1st
Rayo Vallecano rank6th
Espanyol points82
Rayo Vallecano points67
Espanyol: #1 Β· 82 pts Β· GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano: #6 Β· 67 pts Β· GD +12
15 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.