Rayo Vallecano
A neighbourhood club from the Vallecas district of Madrid, loved for its working-class identity. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
Rayo Vallecano fixtures and results
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 |  FC Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | +33 | 30 | |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 28 | |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 27 | |
| 4 | Real Betis Seville | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 23 | |
| 5 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 6 |  Sevilla FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 17 | |
| 7 |  Athletic Bilbao | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 | |
| 8 |  RC Deportivo de A Coruna | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | RC Celta de Vigo | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 11 |  Deportivo Alaves | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 | |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 12 | |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 12 | |
| 14 | Espanyol Barcelona | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 | |
| 15 | CA Osasuna | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 | |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 11 | |
| 17 | Elche CF | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 | |
| 18 | Levante UD | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 | |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 9 | |
| 20 |  Malaga CF | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 5 |
About Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano were founded in 1924 in Vallecas, a working-class district in south-east Madrid. They play at the small Estadio de Vallecas, one of the most intimate grounds in La Liga, in a white shirt with a red diagonal sash, which gives them the nickname Los Franjirrojos.
The club’s proudest European moments are the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1999/2000 and a run to the UEFA Conference League final in 2025/26, where they lost to Crystal Palace.
Honours and highlights
Best results| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Conference League (runners-up) | 1 | 2025/26 |
| UEFA Cup quarter-finals | 1 | 1999/2000 |
Rivals
Madrid-area clubs
Rayo’s local rivalries are with other clubs in the Madrid region, especially Atlético Madrid, Getafe and Leganés, in fixtures that carry the pride of the Vallecas neighbourhood.
Rayo Vallecano FAQs
Where do Rayo Vallecano play their home games?
At the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, which holds around 14,700 spectators.
Did Rayo Vallecano play in a European final?
Yes. Rayo reached the UEFA Conference League final in 2025/26 and lost to Crystal Palace.
Why are Rayo Vallecano called Los Franjirrojos?
The name means the red-striped ones, a reference to the red diagonal sash on the club’s white shirt.
Where is Rayo Vallecano based?
In Vallecas, a district in the south-east of Madrid, which is known for its strong community identity.
Where can I follow Rayo Vallecano fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our La Liga page.