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Questionable to face Espanyol Garcia (hamstring) did not train with the team Monday and is a doubt for Thursday's clash against Espanyol after picking up discomfort during the Conference League tie against AEK...

Impact Garcia had been forced off during the AEK clash and his absence from Monday's team training session raises fresh concerns over his availability for the Espanyol fixture. The left winger has been Rayo's first-choice option on that flank across the last four outings in domestic and European competition, contributing one assist and one secondary assist in that span, making his potential absence a real blow for manager Inigo Perez's already stretched squad. Pedro Diaz or Pacha Espino are the most likely candidates to step in if Garcia cannot be cleared, with Rayo dealing with a significant accumulation of injury and suspension concerns heading into Thursday's clash.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with issue in loss Garcia subbed off due to a physical problem during Thursday's UEFA Conference League quarterfinals duel versus AEK Athens.

Impact Garcia could be dealing with a muscular injury that would leave his team without its first-choice left winger of the last four contests across domestic and European competitions. If such situation is confirmed, there will be a chance for either Pedro Diaz or Pacha Espino to take his place going forward. The attacker, who has provided two assists over his last four starts, will hope to be back as a starter before the end of the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in win Garcia assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Elche.

Impact Garcia was credited with the assist on the winning goal scored by Randy Nteka. The coveted winger has been a regular starter for Rayo Vallecano all season long, and his creativity has been on full display of late. Since the beginning of February, Garcia has one goal, three assists, 15 shots and 11 chances created over his last nine outings.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nteka strikes late to give Rayo Vallecano win over 10-man Elche

A late goal from Angola international Randy Nteka has given Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win over Elche in La Liga

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Barcelona maintained their stranglehold on La Liga's title race on Sunday, though they were made to work hard for their 1-0 win over Rayo Va...

MARCH 22 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Scores one Garcia scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Oviedo.

Impact Garcia recorded a goal on four shots during the 3-0 win over Oviedo on Wednesday. He's recorded a goal with two assists in the last eight appearances (six starts), creating 11 chances with.21 crosses.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Garcia assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd...

Impact Garcia came off the bench after seven straight starts and assisted the third goal during his 26-minute cameo. It was his third assist in the last five appearances after managing just one in the first 18 league games of the season. During his last seven starts, he has managed 11 shots and created 19 chances with at least one in each game. However, his place in the starting lineup for upcoming games is now in danger after his replacement in the game, Fran Perez, found the net.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Assists vs Real Madrid Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia helped get the lone goal for Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, assisting Jorge De Frutos' goal. This is his second assist in the last four La Liga appearances and his third on the season, earning 18 starts in 22 appearances for Rayo.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Sunday Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia set up the opening goal of Sunday's match as he assisted Jorge De Frutos' strike in the 4th minute. It marked his fifth goal contribution on this season and his first since Oct. 19. He tied a season high with four chances created in the win and he's now recorded 11 across his last four matches after recording 13 across the first 15 matches of the season. He was subbed off in the 81st minute for Randy Nteka.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Goal off the bench Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Levante.

Impact After starting seven of his first eight league matches, Garcia came off the bench for just the second time and found the net, marking his third goal of the season and second as a substitute.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Despite entering as a sub for the first time this season, Garcia buried his first goal in five outings, and his second of the year. He has at least one shot in four straight games and a shot on target in each of the last three outings. On the other hand, he was not overly involved in build-up play, as he finished with fewer than 15 completed passes and zero chances created for the second time in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julián Alvarez scores hat trick to give Atletico Madrid a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano

Julián Alvarez has scored a late winner to complete a hat trick and lead Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets up equalizer Garcia assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia set up Jorge De Frutos for the equalizer in the 65th minute and also won four duels and made a tackle. Garcia has started all five games and this was his first assist of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yamal scores from penalty spot but Barcelona needs goalkeeper Joan García to leave Rayo with a point

Lamine Yamal scored from the penalty spot but Barcelona needed goalkeeper Joan García to ensure it left Rayo Vallecano with a point after a 1-1 draw in the Spanish league

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Season starts with goal Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against Girona.

Impact Another season of La Liga, and it is another Rayo Vallecano season with Garcia. The midfielder has been a consistent option; since 2021-22, he has logged somewhere between seven and 11 G/A every season. Garcia already added to the category with one goal, which he logged four of last season.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nightmare game for Girona goalie Gazzaniga as La Liga starts with Rayo Vallecano win

Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga has had a rough start to La Liga

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Nine goal contributions Garcia recorded four goals and five assists across 36 appearances (28 starts) in LaLiga.

Impact Garcia failed to reach double-digit goal contributions for the second consecutive season, as he achieved that mark in both 2021/22 and 2022/23, but he remains a regular for Rayo. Even though the 28 starts mark the lowest he's made in his last four seasons, he once again racked up more than 30 league appearances. He should remain a regular option in Rayo's attacking midfield in 2025/26.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers six shots Garcia recorded six shots (three on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Garcia failed to earn a goal contribution but still was solid throughout the season finale, notching three crosses, four chances created and six shots. However, he does end the season goalless in his final three games. He ends the season with four goals on 71 shots and five assists on 50 chances created in 36 appearances.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks goal drought in win Garcia scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia's left-footed strike in the second half Friday gave Rayo Vallecano the narrow, one-goal margin by which they would go on to secure victory over Las Palmas. The goal broke an 11 appearance (11 start) stretch dating back to February over which the forward had not scored a goal. Garcia remains an integral member of the Vallecano starting XI, having made the starting lineup in 14 successive La Liga fixtures.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists in a row Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia assisted for the third game in a row and has now created 16 chances in his last eight games. In these eight games, he has also picked up all five of his assists and scored one of his three total goals. He now has at least one shot in each of his last six matches.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road loss Garcia assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia created Pedro Diaz's goal in the 47th minute with his fourth assist in the campaign, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward also led Rayo Vallecano with a season-high five shots during the match. He created the most chances for his side as well.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Garcia assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Garcia saw an assist in Saturday's draw, finding Andrei Ratiu in the 55th minute of the match. This does mark his third assist of the season, now brining him to six goal contributions. He also registered three shots, three chances created and four crosses in his 90 minutes of play.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension Garcia has signed an extension with Rayo Vallecano, according to his club.

Impact Garcia is not planning to leave Rayo anytime soon, as the attacker just signed an extension until 2028. This comes in a season where he has seen a slight drop in minutes, only starting in 14 of his 21 appearances compared to the 30 starts in 32 appearances last season. However, he is still producing goal contributions, with five this season, only two off of his 2023/24 total.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning goal Garcia tallied the winning goal in Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 victory over Valladolid Friday.

Impact Garcia was busy, logging five shots (two on target) and eight crosses in the win. Though he only created two chances, his goal picked up three crucial points for Rayo Vallecano. The side gets a nice break before a tough test against Barcelona in two weeks. Barca have conceded just 24 goals in 22 league matches entering the weekend.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in start Garcia generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Leganes.

Impact After logging two assists as a substitute in his previous appearance, Garcia earned a start Friday. He updated his season high in crosses but could not provide the same magic. Across four appearances in January, Garcia logged 11 crosses (two accurate) and five chances created.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nteka strikes late to give Rayo Vallecano win over 10-man Elche

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Julián Alvarez scores hat trick to give Atletico Madrid a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano

Yamal scores from penalty spot but Barcelona needs goalkeeper Joan García to leave Rayo with a point

Nightmare game for Girona goalie Gazzaniga as La Liga starts with Rayo Vallecano win