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