Rayo Vallecano host Celta de Vigo on Saturday, a meeting that could break one of the clubs' recent streaks.
Key points
- Rayo Vallecano need a victory to lift themselves from a nine‑point tally and improve their league position.
- Celta de Vigo boast one of the tighter defenses in the league, having conceded only seven goals in ten matches.
- Head‑to‑head results are balanced, but the most recent win belongs to Celta, who beat Rayo 3‑0 in January 2026.
- The outcome could end either team's recent slump – Rayo's winless run or Celta's series of draws.
The LaLiga EA Sports fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Celta de Vigo is scheduled for Saturday 31 October 2026, with kickoff at 15:15 (Canary Islands time) – 16:15 on the Spanish peninsula – at the Estadio de Vallecas. Live minute‑by‑minute coverage, line‑ups and statistics will be streamed on rtvc.es.
Rayo arrive on matchday 11 with nine points from ten games (two wins, three draws, five defeats). Their latest result was a 0‑3 loss at home to Elche on 24 October, the visitors’ goals coming from Federico Redondo (penalty, 23'), Fernando Niño (penalty, 36') and Germán Valera (68').
Match details and kickoff time
Celta sit ninth in the table with twelve points, having recorded two wins, six draws and two losses. They have scored ten goals and conceded seven, and their most recent outing was a goalless draw away to Real Betis on 25 October.
In their last five LaLiga meetings, the two sides are evenly matched: Rayo have won twice, Celta once and two games ended in draws. The most recent encounter was on 18 January 2026 in Vigo, where Celta triumphed 3‑0 (goals by Carreira, Zaragoza from the spot and Rueda). Earlier, a 1‑1 draw on 21 September 2025 in Vallecas saw Borja Iglesias score for Celta and Jorge de Frutos for Rayo.
Current league standings and recent form
Both clubs are eager to change their recent trajectories – Rayo have not recorded a win in several matches, while Celta have accumulated six draws in ten games. The Saturday clash offers a chance for either side to snap a negative run.
Supporters can follow the action in real time on rtvc.es, which will automatically display the line‑ups, live commentary and statistical updates as soon as the match begins.
Reader questions
When does the Rayo Vallecano vs Celta de Vigo match start?
Kickoff is at 15:15 (Canary Islands time) – 16:15 on the Spanish peninsula – on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Where can I follow live updates of the game?
Live minute‑by‑minute commentary, line‑ups and statistics will be available on rtvc.es as soon as the match begins.
What are the current league positions of the two teams?
Rayo Vallecano have nine points after ten rounds, while Celta de Vigo sit ninth with twelve points.
Source: rtvc.es
