La Liga preview: Rayo Vallecano has a good momentum of unbeaten in 4 games, Alaves has only 1 win in away games
At 4 a.m. on October 27th, Beijing time, the 10th round of the 2025-26 La Liga season will begin. Rayo Vallecano will face Alaves at the home team's Vallecas Stadium. The two teams are currently close in points. The home team is temporarily ranked 12th and the away team is ranked 11th. There is only 1 point difference. This matchup may directly affect the ranking trend of both sides in the standings.
Vallecano experienced a period of downturn in September, and it was difficult to win any league matches. But after entering October, the team ushered in a strong rebound - 4 games, 3 wins and 1 draw in all competitions, remaining undefeated, including two consecutive league wins, and morale is strong.
The "Red and White Army" first defeated the North Macedonian team Skendia in the first round of the UEFA Champions League, and then defeated Real Sociedad and Levante in La Liga, winning two consecutive victories. In the last round of the European competition, they drew 2-2 with Swedish team Hergen in the UEFA Champions League away game, continuing their good competitive form. 
So far this season, Rayo Vallecano has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the league, accumulating 11 points. Although there is still a gap between the 8th place finish last season, the team has a clear goal: to stabilize its position and strive to be in the middle and upper reaches of the league by the end of the season.
It is worth mentioning that Rayo Vallecano achieved a "double kill" against Alaves last season-the home team won 1-0 in October 2024, and the visiting team won 2-0 in March 2025. In the past 4 games, Alaves has only won 1 game and lost all the other 3 games. Since September 2018, Alaves has never defeated Rayo Vallecano in an away team match, which puts them at a psychological disadvantage.
However, Rayo Vallecano’s home team’s performance this season is worrying: they only scored 2 points in the first three home games (2 draws and 1 loss), and they have not yet won a home team victory in the league. If you want to score all three-pointers in this campaign, you must break the vicious cycle of "weak home team field".
Alaves drew 0-0 with Valencia at the home team in the last round. In the past 4 league games, they have achieved 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss. The overall competitive state is relatively stable. Currently, they have 12 points with 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, ranking 10th in the league, 1 point ahead of their opponents. 
The team narrowly escaped relegation last season in 15th place, but this season's start has been more competitive, showing clear signs of progress. However, their away team record still needs to be improved: they have only achieved 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses in 4 away games this season, and their point scoring efficiency is far less than that of the home team.
This time as a guest to challenge Rayo Vallecano, who has been gaining momentum recently, Alaves will face a big test. Whether they can withstand the pressure and score points in the visiting team's court will become a key battle to test the quality of the team.
As for Rayo Vallecano, the two central defenders Mo Ming and Luis Felipe are absent due to injuries, and there are certain hidden dangers in the defense. But the good news is that the previously suspended core player forward Camello has been released from the ban and returned to the game and is ready to be used at any time. 
On the offensive end, wing forward Alvaro Garcia is in hot form. He has scored 7 goals in 13 games and is the team's top scorer. He is expected to continue to start. Another attacker, De Frutos, also scored 5 goals and will form two wings with the former to assume the main offensive tasks.
Alaves has a good lineup: former Real Madrid player Mariano has recovered from injury. Although there is a high probability that he will not start directly, he can be used as a reserve player. The team is well-organized and is expected to compete with its strongest lineup.
On the forward line, Lucas Boyer and Tony Martinez are expected to partner up front. The midfielder is led by Blanco and Lumbreras, who are responsible for the transition between offense and defense. Tenaria, the core of the defense, has performed solidly this season and will continue to sit on the defensive line.
