MADRID (Interstat) — Rayo Vallecano opened its UEFA Europa Conference League campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Kosovo’s Drita on Thursday at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.

Defender Florian Lejeune led the hosts, scoring in the 33rd minute and assisting on a 66th-minute goal by midfielder Gerard Gumbau. Defender Alfonso Espino added a third goal in the 83rd minute. Lejeune and Rayo substitute Blerton Sheji received yellow cards in the second half.

The result defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw by Interstat, whose system gave Rayo a 97.6% win probability. Rayo Vallecano improves to 1-0-0 in the competition, while Drita starts 0-1-0.