Rayo Vallecano Secures Late Penalty Draw at BK Häcken in Conference League

In the UEFA Conference League, BK Häcken and Rayo Vallecano played a tightly contested match at Gamla Ullevi stadium, with Rayo initially taking the lead through Álvaro García. Despite multiple chances for Häcken, including opportunities by Isak Brusberg and Julius Lindberg, Rayo held the advantage until Lindberg and Brusberg helped Häcken mount a comeback, with Brusberg scoring the winning goal. The match was marked by physical play, with Rayo’s Oscar Trejo controversially avoiding a red card. Elsewhere in European football, Girona and Real Oviedo are set to meet in La Liga with both clubs struggling near the bottom of the table, with Oviedo recently returning to the top flight. In Portugal's Primeira Liga, Alverca aims to build on recent victories after a tough cup exit, hosting Gil Vicente. In the Dutch Eredivisie, Heerenveen looks to continue their strong form and dominance over NAC Breda, seeking to climb further up the league standings.