Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: kickoff time and TV info

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol face each other on Monday, September 15 at 19:00 at Butarque, in another “home away from home” for the Vallecas side. The game is part of Matchday 6 of LaLiga EA Sports and can be watched live on Movistar LaLiga, with coverage via Radio MARCA and live commentary on MARCA.com.

Local rivalry in matchday 6

According to MARCA, the spotlight is on the strikers: Sergio Camello and Roberto Fernández have scored six and five goals respectively across the first five matchdays, setting up a direct duel at the top end of the pitch.

For Rayo, this is their third time acting as a home team in Butarque this season. Previously, they drew 1-1 against Alavés and won 3-2 versus Racing Santander. Away from home, they have not managed a point yet: three defeats leave them with 4 points, currently 15th.

Espanyol aims to keep climbing

Espanyol arrive after beating Osasuna (0-2), looking to continue their rise. MARCA highlights the ambition of stacking results in a demanding week of three games: the meeting with Rayo first, then a match on Friday at the RCDE Stadium against Elche. In the standings, Espanyol sit 7th with 7 points.