Valencia Club de Fútbol faced Rayo Vallecano in matchday 36 of LaLiga EA Sports, where the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The game took place at the Mestalla stadium, with an attendance of 45,850 spectators. The first goal came from Florian Lejeune, who scored for Rayo Vallecano in the 19th minute, putting the visitors ahead. However, Valencia did not give up and managed to equalize the score in the 39th minute thanks to a goal from Diego López.

During the match, Valencia Club de Fútbol displayed an offensive game, registering 12 total shots compared to Rayo Vallecano's 6. Despite having more clear chances, Valencia could not convert their dominance into a victory. The team also had better ball control, completing 439 passes against 404 from their rival.

The referee for the match was Alejandro Quintero González, who had to manage a game full of intensity and fouls, with Valencia committing 9 fouls and Rayo Vallecano 20. Throughout the match, both teams fought for control, but the final draw reflected the competitiveness of the encounter.

With this result, Valencia Club de Fútbol continues to seek to improve its position in the LaLiga table. The team will need to work on its effectiveness in front of goal in the upcoming matches to secure a better ranking by the end of the season.