Rayo Vallecano - Almería - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Rayo Vallecano is a Spanish football club based in Madrid, founded in 1924. They play their home games at the Estadio de Vallecas.
- 2. Almería is also a Spanish football club based in the city of Almería, founded in 1989. They play their home games at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos.
- 3. Rayo Vallecano has a passionate fan base known as the "Bukaneros" who are known for their vocal support of the team.
- 4. Almería's most successful period was in the early 2000s when they reached the highest level of Spanish football, La Liga, for the first time in their history.
- 5. Rayo Vallecano has a strong rivalry with local Madrid clubs such as Getafe and Leganés, known as the "South Madrid Derby".
- 6. Almería also has a local rivalry with fellow Andalusian club, Real Betis, known as the "Derbi del Sur".
- 7. Rayo Vallecano's most successful period was in the 2010s when they achieved promotion to La Liga multiple times and had some impressive performances in the top flight.
- 8. Almería has had several notable players in their history, including Santi Cazorla, José Antonio Reyes, and Álvaro Negredo.
- 9. Rayo Vallecano has a reputation for developing young talent and giving opportunities to players from their youth academy.
- 10. The last meeting between Rayo Vallecano and Almería took place in the 2020-2021 season in the Segunda División, with Rayo Vallecano winning the match 2-1.