Rayo Vallecano, UD Las Palmas draw 1-1 in a thrilling LaLiga clash

Ten-man Rayo holds on to earn a point

Rayo Vallecano and UD Las Palmas played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their LaLiga clash at the Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday. Rayo took the lead through Sergio Camello in the first half, but Las Palmas fought back to equalize through Álvaro Lemos in the second half. Las Palmas played with ten men for the majority of the second half after Eric Curbelo was sent off for a second bookable offense.

The draw leaves Rayo in 11th place in the LaLiga standings, while Las Palmas remain in 19th place.

Rayo takes the lead

Rayo took the lead in the 25th minute when Sergio Camello finished off a good move from the home side. Santi Comesaña played a ball into the path of Camello, who took a touch before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

Las Palmas equalizes

Las Palmas equalized in the 55th minute through Álvaro Lemos. Lemos received a pass from Joel Castro on the left-hand side of the box and cut inside before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

Curbelo sent off

Las Palmas were reduced to ten men in the 65th minute when Eric Curbelo was sent off for a second bookable offense.

Rayo holds on

Rayo held on to earn a point despite playing with ten men for the majority of the second half. The home side defended resolutely and Las Palmas were unable to find a winner.

Conclusion

The draw was a fair result in the end. Rayo took the lead but Las Palmas fought back to earn a point. The draw leaves Rayo in 11th place in the LaLiga standings, while Las Palmas remain in 19th place.