Grandiloquent phrases do not always fit reality, but this time they do: Rayo Vallecano is playing the most important match in its history. The UEFA Conference League final against the English team is, at least, the most substantial match that the Vallecano team, accustomed to fighting for survival in Spanish professional football, has ever faced. For the big event, they have the recovered Álvaro García, who has entered the starting eleven to the detriment of Ilias Akomach, also injured.
Yellow for Wharton
The Palace midfielder receives his team’s first warning for a mistimed kick against Isi Palazón.
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Unai López has had it!
The Rayo midfielder hit with the inside, low shot, looking for the post, but the ball went wide. One of the most dangerous occasions that the Madrid team has had.
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The final resumes
UEFA has clarified through the stadium’s video scoreboards that the stoppage was due to a medical emergency in the stands.
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The stoppage continues
Batalla, Rayo’s goalkeeper, insists that it cannot continue like this. It seems that the problem comes from the Rayo Vallecano stands.
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The game stops
Something happens in the stands. The referee has stopped the match.
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First chance for Rayo!
Pep Chavarría crossed from the left and Alemao, who was not expecting the defender’s mistake, finished without much intention. Even so, his shot went close to the post.
Yellow for Isi
Second warning in a row for Rayo. The 7th cut off an English counterattack in the rival field. Light yellow.
Yellow for Pathé Ciss
The Rayo center back is reprimanded after knocking down Yeremy Pino when he was one of the last defenders. Lejeune’s quick coverage has saved Rayo from being left with ten.
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Nerves on the pitch, heat in the stands
The fans of both teams do not stop singing and waving flags. The atmosphere is a great night in Leipzig.
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Rayo’s first internment
Álvaro García led from the left but his center did not find Jorge de Frutos. Lejeune stole well at the beginning of the play. Everything is very even so far.
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Rayo wants the ball
There are nerves and, therefore, mistakes, but Rayo wants possession of the ball at the start of the final. Crystal Palace waits calmly.
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The game begins!
The Rayo fans vibrate in Leipzig.
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Both teams jump onto the grass!
The UEFA Conference League anthem plays. Great atmosphere in Leipzig!
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“Take her to the neighborhood, my love”
That is the motto that the Rayo Vallecano fans find themselves in.
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There is nothing left
The sun is resisting in Leipzig and the Rayo fans are preparing for typhus in the background. The soccer players finish their warm-up exercises. This is about to begin.
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Iñigo Pérez, excited
It is a privilege to be able to experience this today. This is a historic occasion. I hope I can celebrate the victory and that they [señalando a la afición desplazada a Leipzig] can enjoy a great end to the season.
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Lightning Eleven
This is the lineup of Iñigo Pérez: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Ciss, Chavarría; Unai López, Óscar Valentín, Isi, De Frutos, Álvaro García; and Alemao.
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Crystal Palace lineup
Oliver Glasner trusts the following men: Dean Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Riyadh; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Yeremy Pino and Mateta.
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Welcome to a historic night!
In just one hour, Rayo Vallecano plays the most important match in its history. The UEFA Conference League final against Crystal Palace promises strong emotions. Are you ready?
