On Monday, one round of "La Liga" championship matches was played.
Barcelona's "Espanyol" defeated "Rayo Vallecano" 2-1 at home.
Although the team coaches invited goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis to prepare for the important match, they did not fully trust the mastery of the Lithuanian player who had recovered from injury and left him on the bench.
The hosts took the lead in the 12th minute, when A.Gonzalez scored. "Rayo" managed to equalize the result (67 min. Bebe), but the final word was said by H.Perez (77 min.). At the end of the match, "Espanyol" player V.Mata was shown a second yellow card and was sent off.
Starting lineups:
"Espanyol": Pau, Javi Lopez, Alvaro, O. Duarte, R. Duarte, Diop, Víctor Sanchez, Abraham, Asensio, Burgui, Gerard.
"Rayo Vallecano": Yoel, Tito, Llorente, Crespo, Nacho, Baena, Trashorrras, Embarba, Joni, Bebe, Manucho.
Standings:
