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Rayo Vallecano 3 Espanyol 0: Guerra brace helps end poor run

Rayo Vallecano ended their three-game losing sequence in style with a comfortable 3-0 home success over Espanyol in La Liga on Friday.

After Roberto Trashorras' first-half penalty had put Rayo ahead, Victor Sanchez saw red for the visitors midway through the second half and Javi Guerra added a quickfire double.

And Espanyol's miserable night was made worse in the final minute of stoppage time, as on-loan Real Madrid man Burgui saw a penalty saved by Tono after Tito had seen red for handling in the area.

And after Sanchez picked up a second yellow card for a cynical foul, Guerra tapped in Bebe's low cross at the far post in the 76th minutes and claimed another soon afterwards with a stunning effort from 20 yards into the top-right corner.

Espanol could not even manage a consolation, as Burgui's weak effort from the spot was kept out by Tono with the last touch of the game.