Sergio Camello’s brace gives Rayo Vallecano a 3-2 comeback win

Rayo Vallecano beat Racing Santander 3-2 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on Saturday, overturning two deficits to claim their first win of the season. The result takes Rayo to four points after four rounds, level with Racing, who had four points from their opening three games.

How it happened

Racing struck after four minutes through Sergio Canales, but Rayo responded when Andrei Rațiu converted Sergio Camello’s assist in the 17th minute. Pablo García restored Racing’s lead at 28 minutes before Camello set up a 2-2 half-time score with his 43rd-minute goal, assisted by Unai López. Camello completed the turnaround two minutes after the interval, making it 3-2 in the 47th minute from another López assist.

The numbers

Rayo produced the greater attacking threat despite holding 49% possession to Racing’s 51%. The hosts recorded 16 total shots, including 10 on goal, while Racing managed 10 shots and five on target. Racing goalkeeper saves numbered six compared with three for Rayo, underlining the pressure created by the home side.

Who decided it

Sergio Camello shaped the result with two goals and one assist in 57 minutes, finishing with three shots on target and three key passes. Unai López supplied both of Rayo’s second-half assists and created five key passes in 90 minutes, while Canales’ early goal and two shots on target made him Racing’s leading performer despite the defeat.

Why it matters

Rayo’s first victory ends a run of loss, draw, loss in their recent form and lifts them from one point after three matches to four after four. Racing’s record moves to one win, one draw and two losses, leaving them on four points and five behind leaders Barcelona, while Rayo trail the leaders by the same margin.