Rayo Vallecano Team News - Soccer

Randy Nteka - Late scratch vs. Getafe Nteka won't be an option for Monday's match against Getafe due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Nteka was announced on the bench for Monday's contest, but the striker won't be in the squad after all after experiencing discomfort roughly 50 minutes before the start of the match. That means Rayane Belaid will be on the bench, whereas Nteka will have to undergo further tests to see if he'll end up missing some time. He's a depth option upfront, so his absence won't have an impact for most fantasy formats.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Ruled out against Getafe Ratiu (muscle) has been ruled out for Monday's La Liga clash against Getafe as he continues to deal with muscular discomfort, according to coach Benat San Jose, per Union Rayo. "An...

Impact Ratiu will miss his second consecutive La Liga match after previously sitting out the clash against Athletic Club due to persistent muscular discomfort. The Romanian right-back has been struggling with the issue since returning from international duty, during which he featured in four matches for Romania, potentially contributing to his current physical problems. Ratiu has yet to resume regular team training, and his continued absence represents a setback for Rayo Vallecano's defensive options, forcing coach San Jose to rely on alternative solutions at right-back against Getafe. The club has not established a definitive timeline for his return, with his availability for upcoming fixtures dependent on how he responds to treatment and whether he can resume full training without further discomfort.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Suffers torn ACL Felipe has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, according to his club.

Impact Felipe had to leave training with discomfort Thursday, and a clearer reasoning is now available, as the defender suffered a torn ACL. Unfortunately, this will knock him out for the remainder of the season, likely eyeing a return at the start of the 2027/28 season. This will leave the club with less depth in the defense, but will not force any changes, as he has yet to see the field this campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Leaves training with discomfort Felipe abandoned Thursday's training session with an undisclosed issue, and his status for upcoming contests is now unclear, per Nacho Herrero of Pasion por el Rayo.

Impact Felipe was coming close to a return to the field following his recovery from a significant muscle injury, having appeared among the substitutes in last weekend's La Liga match. However, his availability is in doubt once again as he awaits fitness tests, hoping this is only a scare rather than a relapse of his previous issue. In any case, his playing time might continue to be limited in the short term, with Florian Lejeune and Mujaid Sadick featuring at center-back.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Remains absent from training Ratiu (undisclosed) remains absent from team training as Rayo Vallecano prepare for Monday's La Liga clash against Getafe, putting his availability for the match in doubt, accordin...

Impact Ratiu continues to deal with persistent physical discomfort that already forced him to miss the previous match against Athletic Club. The right-back accumulated a significant workload during the international break with Romania, prompting both the player and coaching staff to prioritize his recovery rather than risk aggravating the issue. His continued absence from training raises concerns about his availability for Monday's trip to Getafe, with Rayo potentially needing another solution on the right side of defense.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why was Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club suspended? Paper airplanes stop LaLiga match Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club was suspended after 25 minutes due to objects thrown onto the pitch. Find out what happened and why it won't...

OCTOBER 10 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rayo Vallecano fans protest against club president and force suspension of La Liga game

Rayo Vallecano supporters stopped their team’s La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao by throwing paper airplanes and other objects onto the field, forcing the game to be suspended

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Andrei Ratiu - Ruled out with lingering fitness issues Ratiu (undisclosed) has been left out of the squad for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club after deciding, in agreement with Rayo Vallecano, to take time off to recover...

Impact Ratiu has been playing through physical issues for an extended period and has now opted to step away from competitive action until he regains full fitness. The right-back featured in three of Romania's four matches during the international break despite the discomfort, potentially adding to his physical workload. His absence is a significant blow for Rayo Vallecano, as he has been a regular starter on the right side of defense.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Back in contention after ankle issue Balliu has recovered from his ankle injury and is fit for Saturday's La Liga matchup against Athletic Club, according to the club.

Impact Balliu had been training separately from the squad due to a lingering ankle issue that also forced him to miss Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari. However, the right-back has now been cleared for selection, providing Rayo with an additional defensive option ahead of Saturday's matchup. Given his recent fitness concerns and limited preparation with the rest of the squad, Balliu could initially be restricted to a substitute role as he works his way back to full match fitness.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Cleared to return to action Pedrosa (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club after recovering from his recent injury setback and resuming full team training, according to...

Impact Pedrosa missed Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari due to an undisclosed issue but has since returned to full training, participating in both Thursday's and Friday's sessions. The left-back has established himself as a regular starter this season, recording one goal and one assist across five La Liga appearances. With his fitness concerns now behind him, Pedrosa should be in a strong position to retain his starting role on the left side of defense against Athletic Club.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Likely available against Athletic Club Pedrosa (undisclosed) is likely to be available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club after continuing to train with the team Friday following his recent injury setbac...

Impact Pedrosa has made encouraging progress in his recovery from the undisclosed issue that forced him to miss Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari. The left-back returned to full training Thursday and remained involved in Friday's session, increasing his chances of featuring in Saturday's home matchup against Athletic Club. Pedrosa has established himself as a regular starter this season, recording one goal and one assist across five La Liga appearances. He should be in contention to retain his starting role on the left side of defense if cleared, although a final decision on his availability has yet to be confirmed.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Cleared for Athletic Club clash Felipe (hamstring) is available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club after recovering from his injury and returning to full team training Friday, the club posted.

Impact Felipe has made significant progress in his recovery from the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for several months, having participated in multiple team training sessions during the international break. The Brazilian center-back missed Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari but has since continued building his fitness, putting him in contention for Saturday's home matchup against Athletic Club. However, given his lengthy absence from competitive action, Felipe could initially be eased back into the rotation off the bench before challenging for a regular starting role in central defense.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Still sidelined with ankle injury Balliu (ankle) remains out for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club as he continues to train separately from the squad due to lingering ankle discomfort, the club posted.

Impact Balliu has yet to fully recover from the ankle issue that kept him out of Rayo Vallecano's recent friendly against Cagliari, with the right-back still working individually rather than participating in team training. His continued absence from group sessions rules him out of Saturday's matchup against Athletic Club, although no timetable for his return has been established. Balliu will need to make further progress in his recovery before being cleared to resume full training and compete for playing time on the right side of Rayo's defense.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Adria Pedrosa - Late call against Athletic Club Pedrosa (undisclosed) returned to full team training Thursday after making progress in his recovery, though his availability for Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Club rema...

Impact Pedrosa has taken an encouraging step toward returning to competitive action after previously working individually due to an undisclosed issue that forced him to miss last week's friendly against Cagliari. The left-back has been a regular starter for Rayo Vallecano this season, recording one goal and one assist across five La Liga appearances, making his potential absence a concern for the defensive unit. Friday's training session should provide a clearer indication of his availability.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Gets minutes with Albania Kumbulla played 45 minutes across Albania's four matches during the international break, making his only appearance off the bench in a 3-0 win over San Marino.

Impact Kumbulla's 45-minute appearance provided another step in his return after recovering from an adductor injury, and he completed the international window without any reported setback. The center-back returns to Rayo Vallecano with a limited workload but also little competitive action, having yet to make his La Liga debut this season. He had returned to the matchday squad before the break and should provide another defensive option against Athletic, though a place on the bench appears more likely than an immediate starting role.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Training away from group Pedrosa (undisclosed) is training away from the group and should be considered doubtful to play against Athletic Club on Saturday, according to Oscar Martinez of Union Rayo.

Impact Pedrosa missed the friendly against Cagliari last week due to an undisclosed issue, and the fact that the left-back has yet to return to group training with the Athletic match right around the corner is a bit concerning. Pedrosa has been a regular starter on the left side for the Vallecas club, tallying a goal and an assist across five league outings, and if he's unable to play Saturday, then the coaching staff would have to improvise, as Ivan Balliu (ankle) is also a game-time decision.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Doesn't play in friendly Balliu (ankle) wasn't in the squad for Saturday's friendly against Cagliari, according to Pasion por el Rayo.

Impact Balliu was spotted in warm-ups ahead of this game, but the right-back didn't play, and he was one of three defenders out for this contest alongside Luiz Felipe (hamstring) and Adria Pedrosa (undisclosed). Balliu has been training in recent days, though, and he should remain an option to face Athletic Club on Oct. 10 when the LaLiga campaign resumes.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Not in squad for friendly Felipe (hamstring) wasn't in the squad in Saturday's friendly against Cagliari, according to Pasion por el Rayo.

Impact The Brazilian center-back should be a regular for Rayo Vallecano once he's healthy, but it seems the defender wasn't deemed ready to play in the Trofeo de Vallecas. Felipe is back in training, though, and he should be in contention to play against Athletic on Oct. 10 once the Liga resumes after the international break.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Plays in friendly match Palazon (strain) came off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Cagliari, according to Pasion por el Rayo.

Impact Palazon came off the bench in the Trofeo de Vallecas and logged 25 minutes off the bench. The playmaker should be in the mix for starter-level minutes with Rayo as their Liga campaign resumes against Athletic on Oct. 10.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Comes off bench in friendly Nteka (hamstring) came off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Cagliari, according to Pasion por el Rayo.

Impact Nteka was dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of the international break, but the striker recovered faster than expected and logged minutes off the bench here. Nteka should remain a depth option off the bench in attack once the LaLiga campaign resumes against Athletic on Saturday, Oct. 10.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Sits out friendly with minor issue Pedrosa was left out of Rayo Vallecano's squad for Saturday's friendly against Cagliari, but the issue is not serious and he will be available against Athletic Club, Pablo Villa of...

Impact Pedrosa sat out the Cagliari friendly with mild muscle discomfort and did individual work before the match. The issue does not appear serious and looks closer to load management than a genuine injury concern. He has become an important part of coach Benat San Jose's side, with four starts, a goal and an assist in five La Liga appearances.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Dealing with ankle discomfort Balliu has not been training with the group the past few days due to ankle discomfort, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Balliu has not been training with the group due to injury and now will not travel for a friendly during the break, as the defender is dealing with ankle discomfort. His recovery process has not been followed too closely, leaving his availability after the break up in the air. The good news is he has mainly served as a depth option, so it wouldn't be a major loss, only starting in two of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Plays and reaches ASEAN Cup final Audero started for Indonesia in a decisive 9-2 win over Bangladesh that secured a spot in the FIFA ASEAN Cup final, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Audero reclaimed the starting role after being on the bench for the previous two matches, completing the full match in a frantic finish that ultimately saw Indonesia edge Malaysia for top spot in Group A on goals scored during group play. He will face Thailand in Monday's final before returning to Rayo Vallecano with renewed confidence after fully overcoming the fitness scare that had briefly sidelined him earlier in the tournament.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Rayo Vallecano fans protest against club president and force suspension of La Liga game