On May 15, 2025, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis played an exciting 2-2 draw at the Estadio de Vallecas. This match, part of LaLiga EA Sports’ Matchday 36, had everything—goals, drama, and even a pause due to a medical emergency in the stands.
A Strong Start from Rayo
To begin with, Rayo Vallecano came out with high energy and took control of the first half. In the 28th minute, Jorge de Frutos scored the opening goal after capitalizing on a mistake by Betis’ goalkeeper Adrián. Just ten minutes later, Florian Lejeune doubled the lead with a powerful header, sending the home crowd into celebration.
By halftime, Rayo was up 2-0 and looked in full control of the match.
Betis Answers Back
However, things changed quickly after the break. In the 51st minute, Colombian forward Cucho Hernández scored a fantastic goal from the edge of the box. He was surrounded by defenders, but he found just enough space to strike the ball past the keeper.
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— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) May 16, 2025
Shortly after that, Real Betis won a penalty. Isco Alarcón stepped up and calmly converted it to tie the game 2-2.
Late Drama, But No Winner
From that point on, both teams had chances to take the lead. Rayo pushed forward with urgency, hoping to win in front of their fans. Yet, Betis stood firm, and neither side could find the winning goal.
The match was briefly stopped due to a medical emergency in the stands. Thankfully, goalkeeper Augusto Batalla quickly helped bring attention to the situation, earning praise for his quick thinking.
What This Means for the League Table
With this draw, Real Betis now sits in sixth place with 59 points. They are five points behind the fifth spot, which would give them a chance at the Champions League. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano stays in eighth place with 48 points, tied with Osasuna.
Looking Ahead
Real Betis will now shift their focus to the UEFA Conference League final against Chelsea on May 28. As for Rayo, they still have a chance to finish the season strong and possibly reach a European competition next year.
