Rayo Vallecano returns to its stadium to try to reverse the bad streak that has left it in the relegation zone. After the resounding 0‑3 defeat against Elche, Beñat San José's team reaches the eleventh round with only nine points, a position that places it within one point of relegation. Today's match against Celta de Vigo, which takes place at 4:15 p.m. on DAZN LaLiga, will be the opportunity for the franjirrojos to regain confidence and look for a victory that will allow them to leave the red zone.
This season, Rayo has shown a tendency to draw. The matches against Osasuna and Getafe ended 1-1, and the defeat against Elche has stopped any attempt to advance. The club has also suffered a load of minutes in the Cup, where it beat Recreativo de Huelva 2‑3 in extra time. Despite the defensive pressure, the team had to defend its lead in the last minute, leaving the Madrid team with little time to recover before their next match.
Celta de Vigo, for its part, comes into the game with 12 points and a position of ninth place. Claudio Giráldez's team has maintained a solid defense, conceding only one goal in its last four games between the League and Europe. They have beaten Alavés and Celtic, and have drawn goalless against Elche and Betis. However, the tendency to draw has become a problem, as Celta needs to convert drawn games into victories to advance in the table.
Rayo Vallecano has to respond in Vallecas and avoid another setback that brings them closer to the relegation zone. Celta, for its part, seeks to demonstrate the solidity of its defense and obtain three points that will allow it to look up in the standings. Today's match will be crucial for both teams, as every point counts in the fight for survival and promotion.