

Rayo was seeking retribution after Las Palmas shocked everyone by winning the rematch in November by a score of 3-1. They were the superior team from the outset, and although controlling the ball, they only put Dinko Horkas to the test once in the first forty-five minutes, with the home team also managing one goal. As it stood at halftime, a draw was not very good because both sides were eager to win this match in order to get closer to their La Liga ambitions. However, the dreadlock cracked in the second half, and Rayo made the breakthrough. Alvaro Garcia scored for the side and left La Palmas desperately looking for an equalizer for the rest of the match.
Las Palmas ultimately was unable to get past Rayo goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, meaning they are still in the relegation zone of La Liga with three games remaining. With these three points, the visitors move up to seventh position in the Europa League standings, surpassing Celta Vigo.