Camello’s sixth goal earns Rayo a point at Osasuna

Osasuna drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano at Estadio El Sadar on Saturday, ending a run of three successive defeats. Rayo Vallecano added a point after their previous match ended in loss, with both sides remaining level on seven points after six games.

How it happened

Ante Budimir put Osasuna ahead in the 16th minute, converting a first-half advantage into a 1-0 lead at the interval. Sergio Camello equalised five minutes after half-time, finishing a move assisted by Adrià Pedrosa. Rayo produced 19 shots to Osasuna’s nine, but Osasuna registered three shots on goal to Rayo’s two.

The numbers

Rayo controlled 63% of possession and completed 396 accurate passes from 477 total, compared with Osasuna’s 186 accurate passes from 266. The visitors also attempted 13 shots from outside the box, while Osasuna had one. Osasuna, however, made better use of their eight attempts inside the area against Rayo’s six.

Who decided it

Camello shaped the result for Rayo, scoring the equaliser and earning an 8.0 match rating in 71 minutes. He had one shot on target and two tackles, and now leads the scorer chart among these squads with six goals in six appearances. Budimir matched the 8.0 rating after 90 minutes, scoring once and adding one key pass and two tackles.

Why it matters

Osasuna sit 13th with seven points, two wins, one draw and three losses, while Rayo are 11th on the same total and record. Both trail leaders Barcelona, who have 18 points, by 11. Rayo’s away record remains winless at 0W 0D 3L, while Osasuna’s home record is 1W 1D 1L.