RCD Espanyol delivered a statement performance with a dominant victory over Rayo Vallecano in Matchday 29 of La Liga, climbing to 15th place and putting crucial distance between themselves and the relegation battle. The Barcelona-based club's comprehensive win contrasts sharply with their Madrid opponents' performances this season.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol 0:4 (0:2)
Goals: Cabrera L., 12 (0:1); Jaen R., 16 (0:2); Javi Puado, 72 (penalty) (0:3); Milla P., 90 (0:4)

Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Chavarría (de Tomás, 75); Aridane (Espino, 46); Álvaro García; Lejeune; Ratiu; Díaz Р.; Ciss P. (Trejo, 85); Nteka (Palazón, 46); López U. (Embarba, 75); De Frutos
Bench: Cárdenas; Balliu; de las Sias; Fernandez P.; Guardiola S.; Gumbau; Valentín Ó.
Yellow Cards: Chavarría 28; Ciss P. 70

Espanyol: García Jo.; Kumbulla; Cabrera L.; Gonzalez U.; Serrano Carlos; El Hilali; Edu Expósito (Aguado, 83); Lozano P. (Král, 64); Roca (Calero F., 56); Jaen R. (Milla P., 83); Javi Puado (Jofre Carreras, 83)
Bench: Pacheco; Fortuno; Sergi Gomez; Tejero; Véliz; Cheddira
Yellow Cards: Lozano P. 55; Milla P. 87