Miguel Sesma Espinosa to referee Rayo Vallecano vs Elche clash

The La Liga referee from Logroño, in his second top-flight season, will take charge of the matchday 10 fixture at Vallecas as Elche aim for vital points in their battle against relegation.

Miguel Sesma Espinosa has been appointed as the referee for the Rayo Vallecano versus Elche CF match on matchday 10 of LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27. The fixture will take place this Saturday, 24 October, at 14:00 hours at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid. Elche arrive for this match in a precarious 18th place, with just 7 points from nine games, the product of one win, four draws, and four losses.

The official from Logroño, born on 31 January 1995, is in his second season in the top flight after making his debut in 2025/26. To date, he has taken charge of 25 La Liga matches, showing 92 yellow cards, 4 red cards, and awarding 9 penalties. His career includes spells in Segunda División B, Primera Federación, and two seasons in the second division before his promotion.

Miguel Sesma Espinosa refereed Rayo Vallecano on three occasions last season. The record for the Madrid side was two wins and one loss, with six goals scored and three conceded. This precedent may be a factor for an Elche side arriving in desperate need of points. The Ilicitanos are 20 points behind leaders Barcelona and their recent form of one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches shows the battle for points. Their last result was a 0-0 draw against Villarreal on Saturday 17 October, following another 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo and a 1-3 win over Espanyol.

Their next opponent, Rayo Vallecano, is 14th with 10 points. Elche face this duel with the urgency to end a winless run on the road, as their next fixture will be against Atlético de Madrid at the Martínez Valero. In the last meeting between the two, on 3 April, Rayo won 1-0.

The confirmed absence for this trip to the capital is M. Aguado. Striker Fer Niño, with five goals in nine appearances, is the team's top scorer this campaign and one of their main offensive hopes.

Miguel Sesma Espinosa confirmed his appointment. "Miguel Sesma Espinosa será el encargado de dirigir el Rayo Vallecano vs Elche, correspondiente a la décima jornada de LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27," the referee said. His performance will be key in a match where tension and midfield battles are likely to be intense.

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