Rayo defeat Depor

Pizzi scored his goal from the penalty spot, burying a right-footed shot into the low centre section of the net.

José Carlos was on the pitch for 90 minutes against Deportivo de La Coruña. The midfielder scored in the 29th minute, took three shots and completed 23 passes. José Carlos's favorite passing target was Nickie Bille, with whom he linked up four times.

Pizzi scored on a right-footed shot for Deportivo de La Coruña in the 41st minute.

Los Franjirojos had 46.0% of possession during the victory. The winners had 14 shots, including five on target. The three attempts by Leo were the most of any Rayo Vallecano player.

Deportivo de La Coruña were caught offsides on numerous occasions in this game. The linesman raised the flag against Deportivo de La Coruña six times during the match.

The Rayistas and Deportivo de La Coruña evenly split the possession during the first half, but the Rayistas took a 2-1 lead into the dressing room. Rayo Vallecano also enjoyed a 8-3 advantage in shots during the first half.

Franjirojos are in seventh place with a record of three wins, three losses and one draw. Deportivo de La Coruña now sit in 16th in the table with a record of one win, three losses and three draws.