Overview
- Jorge de Frutos struck in the 43rd minute and then converted a penalty early in the second half, with Álvaro García adding a third on 62 minutes.
- The spot kick was awarded after Lucas Ahijado fouled Álvaro García inside the area.
- The fixture, originally set for 7 February, was played after Vallecas’ pitch was replaced, and players struggled for footing early on.
- Rayo move to 12th on 30 points, six above the relegation zone, while Oviedo stay bottom on 17 and nine behind the safety line set by Elche.
- Oviedo finished with ten men after Thiago Borbas suffered a late injury and could not continue.