Sporting striker David Barral was quick to pounce on a poor clearance by the Rayo defense to score his sixth goal of the season 10 minutes in.
Former Rangers forward Nacho Novo then put the result beyond doubt with a pair of goals in the 37th and the 67th as Sporting got its first win in three games.
Miguel “Michu” Perez scored a consolation goal for Rayo in added time.
Later, it’s: Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad, Getafe vs. Granada, Malaga vs. Osasuna, Zaragoza vs. Mallorca, Athletic Bilbao vs. Racing Santander, and Espanyol vs. Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 on Saturday to move top of the table.
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