Espanyol's dominant 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano was a clear demonstration of clinical finishing and efficient teamwork, which ultimately guided them to success. Espanyol capitalized on early chances, with Leandro Cabrera's opening goal in the 12th minute, assisted by Eduardo Exposito, setting the tone. This was swiftly followed by Roberto Fernandez’s contribution in the 16th minute, thanks to Javi Puado's precise setup.

Rayo Vallecano struggled to convert their opportunities, despite recording 5 shots on target and 11 off target, compared to Espanyol’s 7 on target and 8 off target. The home team managed to win 8 corner kicks, double that of their opponents, yet failed to translate these set pieces into goals. Espanyol, while creating fewer corner opportunities, maintained a direct approach that maximized the impact of their chances.

The second half emphasized Espanyol's strategic superiority, bolstered by Puado’s penalty that further widened the gap. A late goal from Pere Milla, assisted by Alvaro Aguado, wrapped up a commanding display, reflecting not only individual brilliance but a cohesive team effort across the pitch. Despite both teams having two yellow cards each and a fairly even foul count, Espanyol's flawless execution in key moments became the defining factor in this encounter.

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