| Rayo Vallecano enters this final stretch of the season with their objectives achieved and smiles on their faces. Having practically secured their La Liga survival after their recent 2-0 victory against Getafe, the Vallecas side has amassed 42 points, placing them in the upper-middle part of the table. Their home ground in Madrid will be crucial. Rayo knows that a win on Monday would put them just two points behind seventh place, currently held by Getafe, giving them a realistic chance to fight for European qualification in the final three matches, regardless of whether or not they win the Conference League.The situation in the guests camp is radically different. Michel's team has entered a negative spiral at the worst possible time. The statistics don't lie and are alarming for any football betting enthusiast. Girona has suffered three consecutive defeats and a total of four matches without a win. This lack of points has left the team stuck on 38 points. Currently, the Catalans are in 16th position, just two points above the safety zone. A defeat in Vallecas, combined with the results of their direct rivals could plunge them into the relegation zone with only 9 points left to play for. Rayo Vallecano's most recent La Liga run against Girona is three consecutive matches unbeaten. It seems unlikely that Rayo will focus prematurely on reaching the Conference League final. Neither team is exactly known for goal fests. |
