Las Palmas 0-1 Rayo Vallecano — xTears 17.48 (22/10/23)

Rayo Vallecano had to wait until late on to crack the 0-1 against Las Palmas on 22 October 2023 during Matchday 10 of La Liga. Total damage: 17.48 xTears.

The match stayed shut for a long time, and only opened with Bebé 90+2' penalty (+2.76 xT).

For a long stretch there was no clear break, and everything only tilted toward Rayo Vallecano in the final stretch. Bebé came off the bench and delivered the winning swing. The knife twist arrived right at the death: late winner (Bebé at 90+2'). The match lost its cool with 7 yellows and 1 red. Óscar Valentín eventually walked for a second booking. The referee still loomed large under Javier Iglesias Villanueva, Spain.