Rayo Vallecano – Villarreal

Rayo Vallecano host Villarreal in a crucial LaLiga clash as both clubs battle to climb out of the relegation zone. The home side sit 16th with four points from five games, having recorded one win, one draw and three defeats while conceding 14 goals and scoring eight. Villarreal, languishing in 18th place, sit on just two points after two draws and two losses, their modest tally of six goals for and eight against underscoring a fragile defence. With only three points separating the two teams, the match offers Rayo a chance to widen the gap and give Villarreal a rare opportunity to earn their first win of the campaign.