The 2019-20 campaign was a season of frustrating consistency for Rayo Vallecano as the Rayistas, under the guidance of Paco Jémez, settled for a 7th-place finish in the Segunda División, just outside the promotion play-off spots. The year was marked by an extraordinary 21 league draws, a testament to their resilience, but also a factor in falling short of their promotion goal. Leading the charge were the joint-top league scorers, veteran midfielder Mario Suárez and winger Adri Embarba, who each notched 7 goals, alongside a solid run to the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey. It was a turbulent, extended season that defined their return to the second tier.