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Sets up opening goal Ratiu had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times inaccurately, creating two chances and making four tackles (winning all four) during Sunday's 2-0 win over...

Impact Ratiu set up Sergio Camello in the 28th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while finishing with the second most tackles and crosses on the team. The assist was the first since February for the fullback as he's combined for two shots, 10 crosses and eight tackles over his last three appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with accuracy Ratiu registered one shot (zero on goal) and seven crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact None of Ratiu's seven crosses were deemed to be accurate, which isn't the way you want to return to the starting lineup in what turns out to be a 1-1 draw. However, Ratiu has a good matchup to recover from this when he faces Valencia, a side which has given up 50 goals in La Liga action.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with cross Ratiu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Betis.

Impact Ratiu dribbled around his defender before delivering a pinpoint cross to the back post to setup the lone Ray Vallecano goal in their 1-1 draw versus Real Betis. The full-back also contributed one tackle (one won), two interceptions and three clearances across his 90 minute shift. After missing the final two matches of January with a leg injury, Ratiu has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Ray Vallecano's three February fixtures.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in clean sheet Ratiu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ratiu delivered the cross for the opener, picking up his second league assist and his first since early October. Defensively, he contributed two interceptions and three clearances as the team recorded their seventh clean sheet with him on the pitch. Over his last 10 matches, the right-back has created 15 chances, managing at least one in nine of them.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Starting on Sunday Ratiu (leg) is in the initial XI to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Ratiu will get the nod following a two-game absence and has been selected over Ivan Balliu, who's not 100 percent either. Ratiu has recorded at least one tackle in 13 straight appearances, racking up 31 (18 won) and logging 16 interceptions, 39 blocks and 40 crosses (five accurate), with one assist and six clean sheets over that span.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Real Madrid Ratiu (leg) is an option for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo. "Ratiu is back and available for tomorrow....

Impact Ratiu missed the last two games due to a leg injury but trained in full on Friday, making him an option for Sunday's clash against the Merengues. The right-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Rayo Vallecano and is expected to regain that role on Sunday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Friday Ratiu (leg) participated in training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Real Madrid, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Ratiu has missed the last few games with a leg injury, but his return to training is a huge boost for the Vallecas side. Ratiu is a key player and should return to the starting lineup as soon as he's deemed fit enough to play. Ratiu's involvement in Saturday's training session will determine whether he'll be able to play Sunday, but he's trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with leg injury Ratiu was forced off with a leg injury in Sunday's 2-1 win against Mallorca, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Ratiu was forced off in the first half of Sunday's victory against Mallorca after suffering a leg injury. The right-back will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury, but the setback is concerning since the defender played all possible minutes this season for Rayo Vallecano, excluding his recent suspension. If Ratiu is forced to miss time while recovering from the injury, Ivan Balliu is expected to replace him at right-back.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Ratiu is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Ratiu has served his one-game ban and is back for the club, an option to resume play after the winter break. He had yet to miss a start at right-back all season until his suspension and should return to that role moving forward.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Ratiu will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Ratiu accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Elche on Sunday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter at right-back for Rayo Vallecano, with Ivan Balliu as the most likely option to replace him for that game. Ratiu will be back available for the clash against Getafe on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses at Espanyol Ratiu registered eight crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Ratiu led Rayo matching his season-high in crosses, but couldn't find the back the net to avoid the road loss. The right-back co-led his side in interceptions (two) on defense. He started in all 15 games so far and assisted once.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in draw Ratiu had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Ratiu led Rayo Vallecano with a season-high eight clearances during the home draw. The right-back also logged the most chances created and duels won (six) for his side. He started in all 14 games so far, with one assist to his name.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive work in clean sheet Ratiu recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Levante.

Impact Ratiu put in a strong defensive effort to help secure a second consecutive clean sheet in the league, recording a season-high six clearances, two interceptions and three tackles with two won. Across his last two matches he has totaled 10 clearances, seven tackles attempted and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Ratiu (undisclosed) returned to training with Rayo on Wednesday.

Impact Ratiu was spotted in training during Wednesday's session after missing some time with the Romanian national team. The defender wasn't feared to have suffered a serious injury and is now back available for his club. Ratiu should be a constant in the starting XI now that he's fit once more.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not training with Romania Ratiu (undisclosed) hasn't been training with the Romania national team, according to Union Rayo.

Impact It's unclear whether the right-back is dealing with an injury, but he hasn't been training since joining the national team and wasn't included in the squad for Romania's 2-1 win over Moldavia on Thursday. This should cast doubt on his availability to face Levante on Sunday, Oct. 19, once the Liga campaign resumes.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on winning goal Ratiu assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Ratiu didn't have many chances created or crosses but he made the one he did generate count for three points. The defender will have his hands full against Levante after the break, as the side has 13 goals in eight La Liga matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both sides of ball Ratiu took one shot (on goal), crossed four times (one accurate), made three tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Ratiu was active on both sides of the ball ending with the third most shots, crosses, chances created and clearances on the team. The fullback has combined for two shots, 10 crosses and five clearances over his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses in loss Ratiu recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Osasuna.

Impact Ratiu led Rayo Vallecano with a season-high eight crosses during the loss. The right-back also led his side in chances created (three, another season-best) and duels won (five) in the match.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent on right flank Ratiu recorded two goals, three assists, 37 chances created, 77 crosses, 71 tackles, 27 interceptions and 62 clearances across 35 appearances (34 starts) in LaLiga.

Impact Ratiu was coming off an impressive campaign with Romania in the 2024 EUROS and delivered at a high level all season long in 2024/25 as well. Arguably one of the best players for Rayo Vallecano this season, he's been linked with a move to a bigger club for quite some time, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him leave Rayo in the summer. If he stays, though, he'd be a key player for the club once again.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active on right wing in draw Ratiu had three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Betis.

Impact Ratiu had an unimpressive display, but his statistical output was quite varied including passing and defensive actions against Betis. After being a consistent full-back throughout the campaign, Ratiu has been moved to the attacking midfield line as a right winger in the last two games, increasing his offensive value. He'll aim to add to his totals of two goals and three assists in 33 matches played, especially if he remains in an advanced position going forward.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option again Ratiu is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Ratiu is back from his one-game ban, sitting out their match against Getafe on Friday. This is good news for the club as he is an option again and is a regular starter at right-back, likely to reclaim that spot immediately.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Ratiu will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Ratiu accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Getafe on May. 2nd. Ivan Balliu is expected to replace him at right-back for that game.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 2-2 draw Ratiu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Ratiu has picked up his third assist of the season and his second goal involvement in the last three games. He also created two chances in the game for the second time in the last three days.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opening goal Ratiu scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Ratiu found the back of the net Saturday, scoring in the 55th minute for the opening goal of the match. This was the right-back's second goal of the season, now having four goal contributions. He also added two tackles, two interceptions and three clearances in the defense.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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