League-position context
Lugo rank16th
Rayo Vallecano rank4th
Lugo points48
Rayo Vallecano points58
Lugo: #16 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -11
15 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano: #4 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +11
5 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.