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Valladolid – Rayo
Liga Santander: Valladolid – Rayo: A high voltage derby
Will it be the law of the ex?
Real Valladolid and Rayo Vallecano will face each other next Monday, at 9:00 p.m., at the José Zorrilla stadium. The match corresponds to the twentieth day of the Santander League and faces two teams that are only separated by a point in the standings. The locals are fourteenth with 20 points, while the Vallecanos are thirteenth with 21.
Valladolid wants to leave the bottom
Real Valladolid is having a season with many ups and downs. He started the championship very well, getting some good results, but as the days go by, he has been sinking into the table until he is now in fourteenth position, just three points from the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano wants to continue to surprise
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano is having a great season and is thirteenth in the standings, with 21 points. Andoni Iraola's team has been able to compete with any rival, as shown by their victories against Real Madrid and Valencia.
Key points of the game
- Real Valladolid is in fourteenth position with 20 points, while Rayo Vallecano is thirteenth with 21.
- The locals want to leave the bottom with a win against a direct rival.
- Rayo Vallecano wants to continue to surprise and fight for a place in European competition.
Statements from the protagonists
“We are in a good moment and we want to continue adding three by three. We know it will be a difficult game, but we trust in our strength.” Andoni Iraola, Rayo Vallecano coach.
“We are going through a difficult moment, but we are convinced that we will get out of this situation. We have a great team and we are sure that we will achieve our goals.” Pacheta, Real Valladolid coach.