Sun Nov 24 14:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano Face Off in Tight LaLiga Clash

**Seville, Spain** – Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano will clash at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium on Sunday at 4:15 PM local time in a crucial LaLiga EA Sports match. Both teams enter the game with nearly identical league standings, separated by only one point. Rayo Vallecano sits 12th with 16 points, five points away from a European spot and six above the relegation zone. Sevilla FC is just below, a point further from European competition and with one fewer point separating them from the relegation battle.

Rayo Vallecano’s recent form has been mixed. Following a 1-3 home defeat to UD Las Palmas, they had previously secured two wins – a Copa del Rey victory over Villamuriel and a narrow LaLiga win against Deportivo Alavés.

The recent history between these two teams at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is varied. Last season saw a 2-2 draw, while in 2022/23, Rayo Vallecano secured a 1-0 win. Sevilla FC’s last victory at home against Rayo was in the 2021/22 season opener, a resounding 3-0 win.

Sevilla FC will welcome back Badé, Saúl, and Suso from injury and suspension, but Nianzou remains injured and Agoumé is suspended. Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, reports a fully fit squad with the return of Espino.

The match will be officiated by Mateo Busquets Ferrer, in his second season in LaLiga, and Adrián Cordero Vega will be in charge of VAR. Busquets Ferrer has previously officiated five Sevilla matches, all resulting in Sevilla victories, including their recent win against Getafe. Rayo Vallecano have only one prior encounter with this referee, a draw against Real Sociedad.

Read More