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The Estadio de Gran Canaria saw a thrilling La Liga clash unfold on October 22nd, with Rayo Vallecano emerging victorious over Las Palmas with a 1-0 scoreline.
Rayo Vallecano took an early lead in the 90th minute, capitalizing on a penalty awarded in the final moments of the game. Bebé stepped up and converted, much to the delight of the away team supporters. Las Palmas had a penalty call waved off, moments prior to the winning goal.
The match was a battle of attrition, with both sides displaying a determined approach. Las Palmas dominated possession (61%) but Rayo Vallecano's relentless press and counter-attacks put them in a strong position. Las Palmas had a flurry of shots, with 12 attempts, though only 6 found the target. Rayo Vallecano countered with 12 shots of their own, although fewer shots were on target. The game highlighted the intensity of the competition, with several yellow cards issued for fouls by both teams.
A key moment came when Rayo Vallecano's Óscar Valentín was shown a red card in injury time, which caused a significant shift in momentum.
A truly exciting end to the game, highlighting the nail-biting nature of football. The final scoreline was a testament to Rayo Vallecano's tactical acumen and resilience.