Cádiz CF played matchday 27 of LALIGA EA SPORTS against Rayo Vallecano, away, lining up with: Conan Ledesma; Iza, Meré, Víctor Chust, Javi Hernández; Robert Navarro, Kouamé, Rubén Alcaraz, Sobrino; Juanmi, and Maxi Gómez.
The match started with Cádiz CF well organized and determined towards Rayo's goal. In the 8th minute, a pass to Maxi Gómez, who instead of shooting, passed it back to Robert Navarro, but the local defender intercepted it at the last moment. Immediately after, Sobrino crossed, and Robert Navarro's header narrowly missed the target.
In the 15th minute, Conan had to intervene, catching the ball in two attempts, after a powerful shot from Isi Palazón from outside the box. In the previous play, a similar situation but in favor of Cádiz's interests with a shot from Javi Hernández saved by the local goalkeeper.
In the 28th minute, a shot from Maxi Gómez, including a bounce, narrowly missed the left post of the home team's goal. It was cleared for a corner, and from the corner kick, Maxi Gómez's header was again blocked by the Rayo goalkeeper.
Approaching halftime, Rayo had a dangerous opportunity with a run from Óscar Trejo, whose shot narrowly missed the post. Without anything else noteworthy, the first half ended.
The second half started with no changes in either team. Early on, Cádiz repeated the same dynamic as in the first half. In the 49th minute, Sobrino's header from a wonderful cross by Juanmi was well saved by the Rayo goalkeeper, sending the ball out for a corner. From the corner kick, Maxi Gómez's header hit the crossbar.
Rayo responded with a shot from RDT that was saved by Conan. Despite Rayo's chance, Cádiz continued attacking with danger.
In the 61st minute, the match was paused due to heavy hail. Players resumed the game on a completely hail-covered pitch in the 72nd minute.
In the 81st minute, Juanmi and Maxi Gómez were replaced by Sergi Guardiola and Chris Ramos. Minutes later, Escalante and Alejo came on for Kouamé and Sobrino. In the 88th minute, Lejeune scored from close range after a corner kick to make it 1-0.
The match extended well beyond 90 minutes, specifically until the 106th minute, due to the extensive pause. In the 102nd minute, Javi Hernández received a pass and found himself one-on-one with the Rayo goalkeeper, equalizing the scoreline to 1-1. Cádiz continued to attack the home team's goal with several dangerous opportunities but couldn't find the winning goal.