Espanyol secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, thanks to a late goal from Alejo Véliz in the 96th minute. The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout.
Rayo Vallecano took the lead in the 4th minute through Álvaro García's strike, but Espanyol equalized in the 8th minute with Carlos Romero's goal. The score remained level until Véliz's winner in the 96th minute, securing all three points for Espanyol.
The match saw several yellow cards and substitutions, with both teams giving their all in pursuit of victory. Espanyol's win marks a crucial three points in their La Liga campaign, while Rayo Vallecano will look to regroup and bounce back from the defeat.
