League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank3rd
Rayo Vallecano rank1st
Sporting Gijon points71
Rayo Vallecano points76
Sporting Gijon: #3 · 71 pts · GD +20
4 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano: #1 · 76 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.