Rayo Vallecano and Alavés draw 1-1 in La Liga match

Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alavés played to a 1-1 draw in a La Liga match held at the Butarque stadium in Leganés. Due to ongoing safety and infrastructure reforms at their home ground, Rayo Vallecano was forced to play the match in 'exile' away from Vallecas.

Sergio Camello opened the scoring for Rayo Vallecano in the 48th minute. However, Alavés secured a draw in the 84th minute through a goal by Mariano Díaz, who capitalized on a defensive error by Andrei Rațiu. The result places Alavés at the top of the league standings with four points after two matches, while Rayo Vallecano earns its first point of the season.

The match was marked by organizational tension regarding ticket availability for away fans and low attendance, with only 4,280 spectators present. Rayo Vallecano supporters also expressed dissatisfaction with club leadership during the event.