Rayo Vallecano pulled off a stunning comeback against Girona, thanks to two late goals from substitute Randy Nteka, securing a 2-1 victory at home in LaLiga on Sunday.
After a lackluster first half, Girona took the lead through Bryan Gil’s 58th-minute header. However, Rayo’s relentless pressure paid off when Nteka fired home a rebound in the 80th minute to equalize.
Just three minutes later, Nteka struck again with a clinical first-touch finish inside the box, sealing a dramatic victory for the hosts. Both goals were set up by Alvaro Garcia, who was instrumental in the turnaround.
The victory lifts Rayo to seventh in the LaLiga standings with 29 points, just one point shy of the European qualification spots, while Girona drops to ninth with 28 points.
Key Stats: Rayo Break Their Girona Curse
- Rayo ended a seven-game winless streak against Girona in LaLiga, marking their first victory over the visitors in the competition.
- Substitute Randy Nteka scored his first goals since December, delivering the crucial double that secured all three points.
- Rayo dominated with 2.32 expected goals (xG) compared to Girona’s 1.12, underlining their attacking intent throughout the match.
This thrilling comeback could prove pivotal as Rayo Vallecano continue their push for European football.
