Rayo Vallecano’s bid to secure a Conference League Qualifiers spot for next season will be tested again ahead of their today match at Estadio de Vallecas against Las Palmas, who are looking to improve their chances of avoiding relegation.
Rayo Vallecano are in ninth place on 16 points, having scored 12 goals and conceded 10.
With two matches to play, Rayo Vallecano trail sixth-placed Athletic Club by three points for a spot in the Conference League Qualifiers.
Vallecano won their last LaLiga match 1-0 at home against Deportivo Alavés, extending their unbeaten run at home to four (Wins: 2 Draws: 2 Losses: 0).
Las Palmas slumped 2-0 against Atlético Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in their last league match, putting them in 18th place on nine points, a point from safety with two matches remaining.
When the two sides last met in LaLiga action, Las Palmas triumphed 2-0 at Estadio de Vallecas last season.
Alberto Moleiro scored first for Las Palmas in the 35th minute. Javi Muñoz also found the net.
Hosts Vallecano have two wins, two draws, and one loss this season in five LaLiga contests at home.
Las Palmas will seek to address a poor run of results away from Estadio de Gran Canaria this season with five losses and just one win in league away contests.
In their last six league matches, Vallecano have won two, drawn three and lost one.
Las Palmas, meanwhile, have won two, drawn one and lost three in their last six.
FC Barcelona leads the table standings with 33 points after featuring in 12 matches this season.