Rayo Vallecano Earns First Win in Nearly a Month

The Madrid club defeated Elche 1-0 in a match that saw the opposing team play with 10 men.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:24pm

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Rayo Vallecano secured a 1-0 victory over Elche in a La Liga match on Friday, earning their first win in nearly a month. The match was played with Elche down to 10 men.

Why it matters

This win is an important result for Rayo Vallecano, who had been struggling to pick up points in recent weeks. The victory could help them climb up the La Liga table and build momentum for the rest of the season.

The details

Rayo Vallecano managed to score the game's only goal late in the match, despite Elche playing with one fewer player on the field. The win marks Rayo's first victory in La Liga in almost a month.

  • The match took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Rayo Vallecano

A professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, that competes in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.

Elche

A professional football club based in Elche, Spain, that also competes in La Liga.

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The takeaway

This narrow victory for Rayo Vallecano could provide a much-needed boost as they look to climb up the La Liga standings and secure a strong finish to the season.