Valencia Holds Rayo Vallecano to 1-1 Draw Thanks to Sadiq's Late Strike Valencia secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in Saturday's La Liga match at the Estadio de Vallecas. The hosts took the lead just before halftime when Cesar's unfortunate own goal gave them a narrow advantage. In an attempt to turn the game around, Valencia manager Carlos Corberán introduced Umar Sadiq in the 66th minute, replacing Andre Almeida. The tactical switch paid immediate dividends as Sadiq leveled the score with a clinical finish in the 74th minute, his fifth goal in 12 La Liga appearances for Valencia this season. The draw extended Valencia's unbeaten run to seven consecutive league games, matching their longest streak since December 2021. Los Che remain in 13th position with 38 points, just two points behind 10th-placed Rayo Vallecano. For Rayo Vallecano, the result marks another missed opportunity to secure maximum points at home, where they have won only once in their last eight league outings. The draw will be pleasing for Valencia, given their poor away record this season, and eases their relegation fears with eight points separating them from the drop zone.