Rayo Vallecano: Butarque exile earns them a 7.5 start

Rayo Vallecano, coached by Beñat San José, has come through the “exile” test with a strong early read: they have not yet played at Vallecas in the league and are 12th with eight points from seven matches.

In Butarque, the team has held firm. They have not lost in front of their own fans and, away from home, have taken on both Barcelona and Real Madrid without defeat. The attacking boost is led by Sergio Camello, who is top scorer in Spain so far with seven goals.

The 7.5 during the exile

As MARCA reports, the numbers behind the assessment are clear: the Rayo have gathered seven points from nine in Butarque despite missing the atmosphere of their stadium. Still, the season has also shown lapses that cost them goals, including against Racing de Santander and Osasuna, after pressure traps created chances for rivals like Barcelona and Real Madrid.