MADRID (Interstat) — Sergio Camello scored in the 87th minute Thursday to lift Rayo Vallecano to a 1-0 victory over Espanyol at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.

The forward’s goal was assisted by Cyril Ngonge, Pathé Ciss and Pere Milla, each credited with an assist on the play. The match’s sole goal came after a series of yellow cards: Pere Milla in the second minute, Pol Lozano in the 19th, Augusto Batalla in the 35th, Pathé Ciss in the 50th, Leandro Cabrera in the 75th and Cyril Ngonge in the 83rd.

Rayo Vallecano improved its La Liga record to 10 wins, 11 losses and 13 draws, while Espanyol fell to 10 wins, 13 losses and eight draws. Across all competitions, Rayo Vallecano stands at 18 wins, 12 losses and 13 draws; Espanyol at 11 wins, 14 losses and eight draws.

The result avenged a 1-0 loss to Espanyol on Dec. 7, 2025, in the previous head-to-head meeting. Rayo Vallecano next hosts RC Strasbourg Alsace on April 30, while Espanyol faces Real Madrid on May 3.