League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Rayo Vallecano rank4th
Sporting Gijon points54
Rayo Vallecano points58
Sporting Gijon: #7 · 54 pts · GD +6
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano: #4 · 58 pts · GD +11
5 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.