Rayo thinks of Alavés as the perfect victim to cut his losing streak. Not only because of his bottom position – he has taken two points in the last seven days – but also because it all started against him. The last victory of the franjirrojos in the League came on December 18, 2021 against the Vitorians (2-0, with goals from Sergi Guardiola and Catena) and this Saturday they visit Mendizorroza. A victory there would be a fundamental step towards permanence and closing the circle. The Alavés, as beginning and end.
The Vallecanos have not yet won in 2022 and his background has been four draws and eight defeats. Twelve games without winning, the same ones he collected in 92-93 and one less than the record of 02-03. To break that loop they will have to impose themselves at home, another of the pending subjects for those of Iraola, who are the worst First Division visitors, along with Levante and Alavés. Something that is especially relevant now that it is coming a marathon of three meetings away from Vallecas: Mendizorroza, Cornellà and Camp Nou.
Those four points have made Rayo the worst team of 2022. Even their next rival, Alavés, has added more this year. The Vitorians have collected seven points, like Granada. However, the game of Madrid does not correspond to the results. The sensations are good. Hence the conviction of the staff that the turning point is at hand. “It’s a super final. We’re going to play it face to face, with the coach’s DNA“, explained Balliu. To which Isi added: “The team is doing a lot of things well and that’s the way to go”.