Rayo Vallecano - Athletic Bilbao - 25 May 2024 LaLiga - (0-1)

Vallecano have been awarded a corner by Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Free kick Vallecano.

Throw-in for Bilbao in the half of Vallecano.

Goal kick for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Vallecano are coming forward and Aridane Hernandez gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Corner awarded to Vallecano.

Throw-in Bilbao.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a free kick to Vallecano in their own half.

Free kick for Bilbao in their own half.

Throw-in for Vallecano close to the penalty box.

Ball safe as Vallecano is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Bilbao have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Bilbao in their own half.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a free kick to Bilbao in their own half.

Miguel Crespo for Vallecano has been booked by Jose Luis Munuera Montero and receives a first yellow card.

Ball goes out of play for a Bilbao goal kick.

In Madrid, Alvaro Garcia (Vallecano) misses the target with a header.

Throw-in for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Bilbao needs to be cautious. Vallecano have an attacking throw-in.

Bilbao drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a free kick to Bilbao.

Goal kick for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Isi Palazon of Vallecano gets in a strike, but is off target.

Vallecano to take a throw-in in Bilbao territory.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a throw-in for Vallecano, close to Bilbao's area.

The home team have replaced Unai Lopez with Kike Perez. This is the fifth substitution made today by Inigo Perez.

Bebe is replacing Jorge De Frutos for Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecas.

Throw-in for Bilbao in their own half.

Vallecano awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Bilbao is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Bilbao.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Vallecano in their own half.

Inigo Perez (Vallecano) is making a third substitution, with Miguel Crespo replacing Pathe Ciss.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Madrid.

Bilbao's Unai Gomez Echevarria gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Corner awarded to Bilbao.

Can Vallecano capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Bilbao's half?

Bilbao are whistled for offside.

Bilbao have a dangerous throw-in.

Bilbao have been awarded a corner by Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Raul De Tomas is on a sub for Radamel Falcao for Vallecano.

Inigo Perez is making the team's first substitution at Estadio de Vallecas with Isi Palazon replacing Oscar Trejo.

Bilbao take a 0-1 lead thanks to Nico Williams. Alex Berenguer instrumental with a fine assist.

Throw-in for Vallecano in the half of Bilbao.

Vallecano awarded a free kick in their own half.

Bilbao awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero awards the home team a throw-in.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero awards Bilbao a goal kick.

The away team have replaced Unai Simon with Julen Agirrezabala. This is the fifth substitution made today by Ernesto Valverde.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a free kick to Vallecano in their own half.

Throw-in for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero awards the away team a throw-in.

Ernesto Valverde (Bilbao) is making a fourth change, with Imanol Garcia de Albeniz replacing the possibly injured Yuri Berchiche.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Madrid to check on Yuri Berchiche, who is grimacing with pain.

Corner awarded to Vallecano.

Vallecano have been awarded a corner by Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Throw-in high up the field for Bilbao in Madrid.

Free kick for Bilbao in the half of Vallecano.

Bilbao to take a throw-in in Vallecano territory.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Vallecano have a dangerous throw-in.

Vallecano have a goal kick.

In Madrid Bilbao attack through Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta. The finish is off target, however.

Can Vallecano get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bilbao's half?

Goal kick for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Raul Garcia is replacing Asier Villalibre for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Unai Gomez Echevarria is replacing Mikel Jauregizar Alboniga for the away team.

The away team replace Yeray Alvarez with Dani Vivian.

The first half has been concluded at Estadio de Vallecas.

Florian Lejeune for Vallecano drives towards goal at Estadio de Vallecas. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta (Bilbao) has received a first yellow card.

Bilbao will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Vallecano.

Vallecano have been awarded a corner by Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Madrid.

Nico Williams for Bilbao gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick for Vallecano in their own half.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a Bilbao throw-in in Vallecano's half.

Vallecano's Florian Lejeune gets in a shot on goal at Estadio de Vallecas. But the effort is unsuccessful.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Vallecano close to the penalty box.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a throw-in for Vallecano, close to Bilbao's area.

Corner awarded to Vallecano.

Vallecano to take a throw-in in Bilbao territory.

Vallecano have been awarded a corner by Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Throw-in Vallecano.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a Bilbao throw-in in Vallecano's half.

Free kick for Vallecano in their own half.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero awards Bilbao a goal kick.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Bilbao goal kick.

Goal kick for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

In Madrid Vallecano attack through Jorge De Frutos. The finish is off target, however.

Throw-in for Vallecano in the half of Bilbao.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero signals a free kick to Vallecano in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Madrid.

Throw-in for Bilbao at Estadio de Vallecas.

Bilbao needs to be cautious. Vallecano have an attacking throw-in.

Jose Luis Munuera Montero awards Vallecano a goal kick.

Vallecano awarded a free kick in their own half.

Bilbao have a goal kick.

Vallecano's Jorge De Frutos gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Ball goes out of play for a Bilbao goal kick.

Vallecano's Radamel Falcao breaks free at Estadio de Vallecas. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Can Vallecano capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Bilbao's half?

Can Bilbao get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Vallecano's half?

Throw-in for Bilbao close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Vallecano.

Throw-in for Vallecano in their own half.

Ball safe as Bilbao is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Bilbao awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Vallecano in Madrid.

A year ago, Rayo Vallecano were number 10 in the table with 49 points. Now they are number 16 with 38 points.

Athletic Bilbao's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Rayo Vallecano's.

In LaLiga, Athletic Bilbao has better performance than Rayo Vallecano.

Rayo Vallecano scores 1.05 goals when playing at home and Athletic Bilbao scores 1.18 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao is 2.6.

Rayo Vallecano scores 0.8 goals in a match against Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Bilbao scores 1.8 goals against Rayo Vallecano (on average).

Rayo Vallecano have won just 1 of their last 5 LaLiga games against Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao have lost just 1 of their last 5 LaLiga games against Rayo Vallecano.

In the last 5 meetings Rayo Vallecano won 1, Athletic Bilbao won 3, 1 draws.

Athletic Bilbao have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Rayo Vallecano (in all competitions).

Rayo Vallecano's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Athletic Bilbao's.

In LaLiga, Rayo Vallecano has better performance than Athletic Bilbao.

When Athletic Bilbao is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Rayo Vallecano is down 0-1 home, they win 12% of their matches.

When Athletic Bilbao leads 0-1 away, they win in 68% of their matches.

When Rayo Vallecano leads 1-0 at home, they win in 44% of their matches.

On their last meeting Athletic Bilbao won by 4 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Athletic Bilbao.

Rayo Vallecano wins 20% of halftimes, Athletic Bilbao wins 47%.

Rayo Vallecano wins 1st half in 20% of their matches, Athletic Bilbao in 47% of their matches.

Athletic Bilbao have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

Pathe Ciss has more yellow cards (10) than any other player at Rayo Vallecano. Aitor Paredes has collected 7 for Athletic Bilbao.

Raul De Tomas has assisted the most goals for Rayo Vallecano with 3. Nico Williams is Athletic Bilbao's biggest assister (11).

Alvaro Garcia is Rayo Vallecano's top scorer with 6 goals. Gorka Guruzeta has scored 14 times for Athletic Bilbao.

Rayo Vallecano's home record this season: 4-8-6.

Athletic Bilbao haven't scored in 7 of their 18 away matches in LaLiga this season.

Rayo Vallecano haven't scored in 6 of their 18 home matches in LaLiga this season.

Did you know that Athletic Bilbao scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

Did you know that Rayo Vallecano scores 3% of their goals between the minutes 46-60? This is the lowest percentage in the league.

Did you know that Rayo Vallecano scores 38% of their goals between the minutes 76-90? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Last season's matches: 0-0 (Rayo Vallecano at home) and 3-2 (Athletic Bilbao at home).

Rayo Vallecano's last home win against Athletic Bilbao was in 2014.

During the last 33 meetings, Rayo Vallecano have won 6 times, there have been 10 draws while Athletic Bilbao have won 17 times. The goal difference is 59-41 in favour of Athletic Bilbao.

During the last 16 meetings with Rayo Vallecano playing at home, Rayo Vallecano have won 3 times, there have been 6 draws while Athletic Bilbao have won 7 times. The goal difference is 26-20 in favour of Athletic Bilbao.