And that's it. The match concludes - Espanyol 2, Rayo Vallecano 1.

The second half concludes - Espanyol triumphs over Rayo Vallecano with a score of 2 to 1.

Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Álvaro Tejero of Espanyol commits a foul.

Opportunity lost. Adri Embarba from Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box but fails to hit the target. The assist was provided by Isi Palazón after a quick counter-attack.

Offside call - Rayo Vallecano. Adri Embarba has been flagged offside.

Alejo Véliz of Espanyol has been handed a yellow card for overly exuberant celebration.

Score! Espanyol 2, Rayo Vallecano 1. Alejo Véliz of Espanyol strikes with his right foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the top right corner. The assist came from Walid Cheddira, who set up the opportunity during a quick counterattack.

A fresh offensive move. Irvin Cardona of Espanyol takes a shot with his left foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper manages to save it right in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Walid Cheddira.

Corner kick awarded to Rayo Vallecano. Alex Král is responsible for the concession.

Attempt thwarted. Isi Palazón from Rayo Vallecano's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is obstructed.

Corner kick awarded to Rayo Vallecano. The opportunity arises due to a deflection off Álvaro Aguado.

Attempt thwarted. Carlos Romero from Espanyol takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. The assist was by Álvaro Tejero.

Abdul Mumin of Rayo Vallecano has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.

Abdul Mumin commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Alejo Véliz of Espanyol has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.

Omar El Hilali commits a foul - Espanyol.

Abdul Mumin of Rayo Vallecano has earned a defensive free kick.

Shot blocked. Isi Palazón - Rayo Vallecano - shot with left foot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assist - Adri Embarba.

Corner kick awarded to Rayo Vallecano, courtesy of a deflection off Joan García.

Another offensive move is underway. Randy Nteka of Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's thwarted in the right corner.

Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.

Player change - Espanyol. Fernando Calero is replaced by Sergi Gómez due to an injury.

The referee on the sidelines has declared an additional 9 minutes of playtime.

Match pause - Fernando Calero of Espanyol is injured.

Match pause - Adri Embarba from Rayo Vallecano is injured.

Adri Embarba's attempt from outside the box is thwarted. The Rayo Vallecano player's right-footed shot is successfully blocked.

Another offensive push. Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it's caught in the upper middle of the net. The assist was made by Adri Embarba with a cross pass.

Álvaro Aguado of Espanyol is shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Iván Balliu of Rayo Vallecano has secured a free kick on the right flank.

Álvaro Aguado commits a foul - Espanyol.

Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Walid Cheddira commits a foul - Espanyol.

Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.

Álvaro García - Rayo Vallecano - receive yellow card.

Delay in match - injury Randy Nteka - Rayo Vallecano

Marash Kumbulla - Espanyol - receive yellow card for a foul.

Randy Nteka - Rayo Vallecano - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Marash Kumbulla - Espanyol

Walid Cheddira - Espanyol - won a free kick on the left wing.

Fouled by Pathé Ciss - Rayo Vallecano

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match - Rayo Vallecano

Shot blocked. Isi Palazón - Rayo Vallecano - shot with left foot from outside the box is blocked.

Corner - Rayo Vallecano. Conceded by Alex Král.

Hand ball by Fernando Calero - Espanyol

Missed chance. Alex Král - Espanyol - shot with left foot inside of six yard box - left side missed. Assist - Irvin Cardona after corner.

Player change - Rayo Vallecano. Unai López is replaced by Pathé Ciss.

Player change - Rayo Vallecano. Randy Nteka is coming on to replace Álvaro García.

Player swap for Espanyol. Javi Puado is being replaced by Walid Cheddira.

Corner kick awarded to Espanyol, thanks to Abdul Mumin's defensive play.

Attempt thwarted. Alex Král of Espanyol takes a right-footed shot from the right edge of the penalty area, but it's stopped. The assist came from Álvaro Aguado.

Offside call - Rayo Vallecano. Andrei Ratiu has been flagged for offside.

Player swap - Espanyol. Jofre Carreras is replaced by Álvaro Tejero.

Attempt thwarted. Javi Puado of Espanyol takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it's deflected. The assist was by Carlos Romero.

Opportunity squandered. Andrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano attempts a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it soars too high and strays wide to the right. The assist was provided by Adri Embarba.

Player swap - Rayo Vallecano. Isi Palazón is coming on for Jorge de Frutos.

Player change - Rayo Vallecano. Sergio Camello is replaced by Iván Balliu.

Sergio Camello commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Fernando Calero of Espanyol has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Florian Lejeune - Rayo Vallecano - hits the bar with a shot with right foot from the centre of the box. Assist - Andrei Ratiu with a head after corner.

Corner kick awarded to Rayo Vallecano. The opportunity arises due to Omar El Hilali's defensive action.

Marash Kumbulla of Espanyol has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.

Unai López from Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.

Opportunity squandered. Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails high and wide to the left. The assist was by Jorge de Frutos.

Sergio Camello's attempt from the heart of the penalty area is thwarted. The Rayo Vallecano player's right-footed strike is successfully blocked.

Missed chance. Alejo Véliz - Espanyol - shot with the head from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Carlos Romero with a cross after corner.

Corner kick awarded to Espanyol, courtesy of a deflection off Andrei Ratiu.

Opportunity squandered. Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano takes a shot with his right foot from well over 35 yards out, but it sails high following a free kick.

Alex Král commits a foul against Espanyol.

Adri Embarba of Rayo Vallecano has earned an offensive free kick.

Marash Kumbulla of Espanyol has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Adri Embarba of Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.

Opportunity missed. Álvaro Aguado of Espanyol takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that nearly hits the mark, but doesn't. Carlos Romero provided the assist.

Irvin Cardona of Espanyol has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Óscar Valentín from Rayo Vallecano has committed a foul.

Player swap - Espanyol. José Gragera makes way for Álvaro Aguado.

Player switch - Espanyol. Brian Oliván is replaced by Irvin Cardona.

Second Half starts Espanyol 1, Rayo Vallecano 1.

First Half ended - Espanyol 1, Rayo Vallecano 1.

Javi Puado from Espanyol has committed a handball.

Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano has successfully earned an offensive free kick.

José Gragera commits a foul - Espanyol.

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

Marash Kumbulla of Espanyol has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Andrei Ratiu commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.

Carlos Romero of Espanyol has been awarded a defensive free kick.

New attacking attempt. Florian Lejeune - Rayo Vallecano - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal.

Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano has earned a free kick on the right flank.

Carlos Romero of Espanyol commits a foul.

Opportunity squandered. Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it sails over the bar.

Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano has successfully earned an attacking free kick.

Javi Puado of Espanyol commits a foul.

Adri Embarba from Rayo Vallecano commits a handball.

Player change - Rayo Vallecano. Alfonso Espino, due to injury, is being replaced by Pep Chavarría.

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

The match is temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano.

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match pause - Rayo Vallecano.

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match interruption - Alfonso Espino of Rayo Vallecano is down due to an injury.

Opportunity squandered. Álvaro García of Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it soars over the crossbar.

New attacking attempt. Unai López - Rayo Vallecano - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Jorge de Frutos.

Opportunity missed. Alejo Véliz of Espanyol narrowly misses the goal with a header from the middle of the box. The assist was provided by Carlos Romero with a cross.

Andrei Ratiu commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Carlos Romero of Espanyol has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

José Gragera of Espanyol has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Óscar Valentín from Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.

Marash Kumbulla of Espanyol has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Sergio Camello commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Javi Puado of Espanyol has earned an offensive free kick.

Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.

Marash Kumbulla of Espanyol has earned a defensive free kick.

Adri Embarba of Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.

Joan García of Espanyol has earned a defensive free kick.

Abdul Mumin commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Corner kick awarded to Rayo Vallecano. Brian Oliván is responsible for conceding it.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.

The match is temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by Brian Oliván from Espanyol.

Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano has earned a free kick on the right flank.

Carlos Romero of Espanyol commits a foul.

Score! Espanyol 1, Rayo Vallecano 1. Carlos Romero of Espanyol strikes with his left foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the upper middle of the net. The assist came from Jofre Carreras after a swift counterattack.

Sergio Camello commits a foul - Rayo Vallecano.

Fernando Calero of Espanyol has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

José Gragera commits a foul - Espanyol.

Adri Embarba of Rayo Vallecano has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Score! Espanyol trails 0-1 to Rayo Vallecano. Álvaro García of Rayo Vallecano strikes with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area into the left corner of the net. The assist came from Adri Embarba with a well-placed through ball.

Corner kick awarded to Rayo Vallecano, forced by Carlos Romero's defensive play.

Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

José Gragera commits a foul - Espanyol.

Corner kick awarded to Espanyol, courtesy of a deflection off Álvaro García.

The initial half of the match commences...