El Rayo returns to the First Division! The rayista team, which held with one player less from minute 55 for the expulsion of Emi Velázquez, won 0-2 in Montilivi in the round of the final of the promotion playoffs, signing another great comeback by lifting Vallecas 1-2 in the first leg and thus achieving his eighth promotion to First division, while Girona will stay in the Second Division after experiencing a new disappointment in their stadium like those that occurred in 2015 against Lugo, a year later before Osasuna and just a year ago with Elche.
Trejo celebrates Rayo’s second goal before the disappointment of Girona players and fans
Rayo Vallecano beat Girona in almost everything and took the glory of promotion thanks to goals from Álvaro García, in the 7th minute, and Óscar Trejo, just before half-time. Andoni Iraola’s approach came out perfectly and the ghosts of the past appeared to Girona that made him kiss the canvas again and lose a new promotion in his fifth participation in a ‘playoffs’ and in his fourth final of the promotion.
With this touch, Álvaro García beats Juan Carlos for the first goal of the game
The game started in an excellent way for Rayo. When only seven minutes had been played, Álvaro García received a pass to space from Emi Velázquez from his field that left him alone before the false start of Juan Carlos. The winger struck the ball very well and beat the local goalkeeper, leaving his team with a goal from Primera.
Moment in which Trejo arrives before Juanpe and finishes off Rayo’s second goal
Montilivi was frozen reliving ghosts from the past, although Francisco’s men tried to control and digest the initial blow. When they did, the Madrilenians gave another mortal blow and began to set foot in Primera. A robbery by Andrés Martín and a new ball into space for Álvaro García ended up in the penalty spot for Trejo, not first, will finish at the bottom of the net at the edge of the break.
Tears of joy (and sadness) on the pitch ed Montilivi: “Rayo is First!”
Girona tried to rebuild at half-time and, with two changes in the eleven, came out with a little more intensity, but without finding ideas in the creation area. Fear, tension and pressure increased for the Catalans, who despite the changes could not and did not know how to harm a calm Rayo, with an advantage and with the security of having the game where they wanted. Neither the expulsion of Velázquez facilitated the work for the red and white, who had the expected final arreón looking for the finishes of the lighthouse, Stuani, and the arrivals from the second row of Samu Saiz, but without success.
Girona fans gathered around Montilivi to receive their team
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