League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Rayo Vallecano rank6th
Sporting Gijon points65
Rayo Vallecano points67
Sporting Gijon: #7 · 65 pts · GD +9
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano: #6 · 67 pts · GD +12
15 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.