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Matches
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | ||||
| 1 |  FC Barcelona | 3 | +10 | 9 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid CF | 4 | +7 | 9 |
| 3 |  Real Betis Balompié | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 4 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| UEFA Europa League | ||||
| 5 |  Alaves | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| Conference League qualification | ||||
| 6 |  CA Osasuna | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Atletico Madrid | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 |  Sevilla FC | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 9 |  Athletic Club | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 |  Levante UD | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Racing Santander | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 13 |  Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Getafe CF | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 16 |  Villarreal CF | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 17 |  RC Celta de Vigo | 4 | -3 | 2 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 18 |  Valencia CF | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 |  Elche CF | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 |  Málaga CF | 3 | -6 | 1 |
Rules and legend
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Key Players
Season Statistics
La LigaSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga2026 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| La Liga2025 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 44 | 50 |
 Conference League2025 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 13 |
| La Liga2024 | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 41 | 45 | 52 |
| La Liga2023 | 38 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 29 | 48 | 38 |
| La Liga2022 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 53 | 49 |
| La Liga2021 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 39 | 50 | 42 |
| La Liga2018 | 38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 41 | 70 | 32 |
Transfers
Arrivals (0)
No transfers recorded
Departures (2)
Pep ChavarríaTransfer Free
11 Aug
GumbauLoan –
29 Jun
History of Rayo Vallecano
Founding and Early Years
Rayo Vallecano was founded on 29 May 1924 in the working-class Vallecas neighbourhood, southeast of Madrid, in the home of Prudencia Priego, widow of Julián Huerta, the club's first president.
Club Evolution
The club has played its home matches at the Estadio de Vallecas since 1976, with a capacity of around 14,700, right in the heart of its home neighbourhood.
Great Managers
The club has stood out for its recent stability in La Liga, guided by a succession of managers including Íñigo Pérez, who led the team to its historic 2024-25 Conference League qualification.
Iconic Players
More than a team of individual stars, Rayo Vallecano has built a strong identity around its working-class neighbourhood's social commitment, cultivating values of solidarity rare in professional football.
Major Achievements
Without a major trophy to its name, Rayo Vallecano has nonetheless reached the Copa del Rey semi-finals (1982, 2022) and the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 2000-01, before qualifying for the first time in its history for the Conference League in the 2024-25 season.
The Club Today
Presided over by Raúl Martín Presa, Rayo Vallecano remains the club most deeply rooted in its neighbourhood in all of Spanish football, known for its working-class identity and social commitment.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's next match?+
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid face Athletic Club on 11 October 2026.
What is Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's current standing?+
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are currently 12 in La Liga with 4 points.
When was Rayo Vallecano founded?+
Rayo Vallecano was founded on 29 May 1924.
What is Rayo Vallecano's home stadium?+
Rayo Vallecano plays at the Estadio de Vallecas, with a capacity of around 14,708.
Who is Rayo Vallecano's current head coach?+
Íñigo Pérez is Rayo Vallecano's head coach.
What is Rayo Vallecano's biggest achievement?+
Its historic qualification for the Conference League in the 2024-25 season.
Has Rayo Vallecano ever won a national title?+
No, Rayo Vallecano has never won a major trophy.
Which league does Rayo Vallecano play in?+
Rayo Vallecano plays in La Liga, Spain's top football division.
Why is Rayo Vallecano known for its social identity?+
The club is deeply rooted in the working-class Vallecas neighbourhood, embodying its values of solidarity.