Rayo Vallecano moved to within three points of safety in La Liga on Friday after Adri Embarba's second-half goal was enough to see them to a 1-0 win over Eibar.
The victory, just Rayo's second of the 2018/19 campaign, doesn't move them out of 19th, although the pressure is now on 18th-ranked Athletic Bilbao and No. 17 Leganes ahead of the weekend's matches. Eibar remain in 10th after the disappointing loss.
On Sunday, leaders Sevilla visit Alaves before Barcelona host Villarreal. Real Madrid, who were hammered by Eibar last weekend, will be seeking to get back on track in La Liga at home to Valencia.