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Will miss one game Batalla will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Batalla picked up his fifth yellow card of La Liga play from the bench last time out and will be sidelined for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad due to suspension. The starting keeper has been managing a lingering thigh issue in recent weeks, so the forced break could actually work in his favor as he gets some extra recovery time before the season's final push. In the meantime, Daniel Cardenas is set to step in and handle duties between the posts for Rayo Vallecano.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Given backup role Batalla (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Batalla is no longer missing time despite the doubtful tag, as the goalie is listed on the bench. He is their starting keeper, so this likely signifies he is not fully fit, still needing some time to heal, but an option if they need to call on him. He has started in 30 games this season, recording nine clean sheets while allowing 35 goals.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Espanyol Batalla (thigh) is doubtful for Thursday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "We'll see Augusto today, but he probably won't be able to help us tomorrow."

Impact Batalla is still not fully fit from his thigh injury, and with the club taking the situation cautiously, he seems likely to miss out again. This would force backup goalie Daniel Cardenas into a starting role again, only starting once all season. It seems clear that the club is protecting Batalla as they enter a Conference League semifinal on April 30 against Strasbourg, although they will still need to be cautious as they find themselves only a few points clear of relegation. That said, once he is fully fit, the club should have him starting immediately.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still managing issue Batalla (thigh) did not train with the team Monday and is a slight doubt for Thursday's clash against Espanyol after continuing to manage the discomfort he picked up in the first l...

Impact Batalla had gutted out the full 90 minutes in Thursday's Conference League return leg against AEK despite the issue, but his absence from Monday's team session suggests the problem has not fully cleared. The Argentine goalkeeper has started every league and Conference League fixture this season except the game against Mallorca between both UEFA Conference League legs and his potential absence would be a significant blow for Rayo, with Daniel Cardenas on standby to step between the posts if Batalla cannot be cleared in time. The club will monitor his condition closely over the coming days before making a final call ahead of what is already a difficult fixture with multiple injury and suspension concerns mounting for coach Inigo Perez's side.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Batalla (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Batalla was a late call for Sunday, but has passed his testing, with the goalie fit enough for the team sheet. He is only on the bench but should return to the starting XI in their next contest, as this is his first missed start all season, their typical starter in net.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Mallorca Batalla (thigh) is being closely monitored and is a late call for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, according to coach Inigo Perez, per UnionRayoLive. "We have today's training to s...

Impact Batalla played through the thigh discomfort for the remainder of Thursday's Conference League win over AEK Athens after being struck late in the first half, and the club is assessing him on a day-by-day basis before making a call. The Argentine has started every league and Conference League fixture this season, making his potential absence a significant blow with both the Mallorca clash and the Conference League return leg in Athens also on the horizon. Daniel Cardenas remains on standby to step in if Batalla cannot go on Sunday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Thursday Batalla is a doubt for Sunday's clash against Mallorca after picking up a thigh injury in Thursday's Conference League win over AEK Athens, the player commented, per Pasion Por El...

Impact Batalla made a crucial save to keep Rayo in front during the match before suffering the blow to his right thigh late in the first half, playing through the discomfort for the remainder of the game. The Argentine has started every single league and Conference League fixture this season, making his potential absence a significant blow for the Franjirojos. The club will assess the MRI results before making a decision on his availability, with the Conference League return leg against AEK also a factor in how carefully they manage his workload. Daniel Cardenas would step between the posts if Batalla is ruled out Sunday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Batalla had four saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 victory against Elche.

Impact Batalla responded every time he was needed, and the veteran goalkeeper recorded his third clean sheet over his past eight contests. Batalla will try to keep that strong run alive when visiting Mallorca, who defeated Real Madrid this past weekend, on Sunday, April 12.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves but concedes away Batalla recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Batalla made three saves as his side lost 1-0 away to Barcelona. From 29 games this season, he has kept eight clean sheets. He has conceded one goal or fewer in each of the last seven games in La Liga, which have included two clean sheets. This game was the 16th of the 29 that he has played this year where he has kept a clean sheet.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves Batalla had four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Batalla had a solid effort Monday, recording four saves with one high claim while allowing just a goal to Levante. He's only conceded four goals in the last five appearances, totaling 11 saves with two high claims in that span. The keeper will head to Barcelona for the next game on Sunday, who have scored 14 goals in the last five contests.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lets one go Batalla had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Batalla allowed a single goal while making one save during the draw to Sevilla on Sunday. He's let in just one single goal in the last three appearances, making just four saves in that span. The keeper will face off with Levante for the next match on Mar 16, who have scored just three goals in the last five appearances. Batalla kept a clean sheet with four saves during the last outing against the opponent on Oct 19.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Batalla registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Oviedo.

Impact Batalla made just two saves while keeping the clean sheet vs Oviedo on Wednesday. He's been on a good rune with eight saves and two clean sheets in the last four appearances, making eight saves in the process. The keeper will head to Sevilla for the next game on Sunday, who have scored six goals in the last five appearances.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in one Batalla recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Batalla recorded just one save and made 15 passes. He has now accumulated 13 saves and four clearances across the last five games, conceding seven times. Next, he takes on Oviedo, who have netted four times in the last three games and are winless in that span.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in draw Batalla made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Betis.

Impact Batalla repelled one of two Real Betis shots Saturday and made one clearance as Rayo Vallecano earned a share of the points in a 1-1 draw. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has produced 16 saves and five clearances while conceding nine goals and recording one clean sheet. Batalla's next challenge is likely to come Saturday when Ray Vallecano hosts Athletic Bilbao.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in clean sheet Batalla registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Batalla ended a run of six league games without a clean sheet by shutting out the fourth-place side. The goalkeeper recorded three saves, all from inside the box, and has now made three or more saves in each of his last four appearances while conceding eight goals during that span. His next outing will come Saturday against Real Betis.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sees two go Batalla registered four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Batalla recorded four saves while allowing one goal in the loss to Real Madrid on Saturday. He is still looking for his first clean sheet since Dec 15, allowing 14 goals with 17 saves and two high claims in that span. The keeper will face off with Real Oviedo for the next game on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in defeat Batalla made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Batalla made three saves while allowing three goals in the loss. He allowed one goal during the first 90 minutes of the game, but he was beaten twice in added-time. Next, he'll face off against Real Madrid, a team with 45 goals in 21 games.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Batalla had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Batalla was able to make four saves despite allowing three goals during the loss to Celta. Since his last clean sheet, he's conceded nine goals in the last four games, making 10 saves with a high claim in that span. The keeper will face off with Osasuna on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Batalla had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Batalla conceded one goal in Sunday's win, a Vedat Muriqi header in the 30th minute. He has now conceded at least once in three straight matches and has conceded 22 goals across 19 matches this season. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup Sunday at Celta Vigo, a side which has scored 24 goals through 18 matches this season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves, one goal conceded Batalla registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Compared to Batella's last appearance of 2025, his first appearance of 2026 was a significant improvement, considering he logged more saves and far fewer goals conceded. Across his last appearances, the goalkeeper logged 12 saves, five goals conceded and a clean sheet.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals to Elche Batalla made two saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Elche.

Impact Batalla struggled as his team suffered an overwhelming defeat Sunday, allowing multiple goals for the first time in six La Liga games since Nov. 1. The keeper has stopped 70 percent of his opponents' goal attempts, and his six clean sheets now rank fourth during the current competition. He'll be expected to stay in the lineup for the upcoming meeting with Getafe, whose average of 2.6 shots on target per game is the lowest in the league.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Betis Batalla recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Batalla had a great match as he held Betis to no goals, recording six clean sheets on his way to a clean sheet. This is his first clean sheet in two outings, with six in 16 appearances this campaign. He will face Elche on Sunday, a decent chance to pick up another clean sheet.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save in loss Batalla made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Batalla had a game to forget, making one or less saves for the fourth time in 15 starts. The goalkeeper still has five clean sheets over that span, but all of them were in his last eight games. He will now look to bounce back against Betis on Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes no saves in draw Batalla registered no saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Batalla made no saves at all for the second time in 14 starts, as Rayo ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper has five clean sheets in his last seven games. He will now look for better luck at Espanyol on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia come from behind to draw at Rayo Vallecano

Valencia has secured a valuable point in a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano to lift it two clear of La Liga's relegation zone

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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