Rayo Vallecano vs. Atlético Madrid - News - February 15, 2026 | FOX Sports

Florian Lejeune - Solid defensively in clean sheet Lejeune generated two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lejeune was solid defensively, leading his team in both interceptions and clearances with three and nine respectively, while also adding one tackle in his seventh clean sheet with the team. Over the last seven games, the center back has made 12 tackles, 13 interceptions and 49 clearances, recording at least one interception and three clearances in each. He has also contributed offensively with at least one shot in six of those appearances, though he is still without a goal in the league this season.

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Alvaro Garcia - 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.

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Andrei Ratiu - 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.

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Oscar Valentin - Contributes at both ends Oscar Valentin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Valentin opened his account for the season, netting his third career goal for Rayo Vallecano in his seventh season with the club. The midfielder was just as impactful without the ball, filling the stat sheet defensively with two tackles, two interceptions, four clearances and one block. He has now registered 20 tackles over his last 10 appearances, recording at least one in every game during that span.

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Nobel Mendy - Goal with clean sheet Mendy scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mendy made amends for his costly penalty against Real Madrid with a dominant display. The center-back found the net for the second time this season and played a key role in the team's clean sheet, finishing with two tackles, two interceptions, and six clearances. Over his last five appearances, he has managed a shot in four of them.

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Augusto Batalla - 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.

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Nico Gonzalez - Picks up muscle injury Gonzalez is out for the time being after suffering a muscle injury in his thigh, according to his club.

Impact Gonzalez is hitting the sidelines this week after he suffered an injury Sunday, with the attacker dealt a thigh injury. That said, he is likely to miss a week or two due to recovery, although this is uncertain. With 15 starts in 18 appearances this season, his absence would force a change, with Thiago Almada and new addition Ademola Lookman as possible replacements.

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