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Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Mbappe faces fitness battle | Sporting News Canada Real Madrid head to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga action on December 14.

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Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Mbappe faces fitness battle | Sporting News Real Madrid head to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga action on December 14.

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Raul De Tomas - Not playing vs. Real Madrid De Tomas (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Real Madrid, manager Inigo Perez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Raul is out. I have discussed that to...

Impact There have been very few details regarding the illness affecting the veteran striker, though it's worth mentioning that de Tomas has yet to play this season. It's unclear when he'll be able to be an option once again.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Mumin generated two tackles (zero won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Mumin kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday. He made 10 clearances -- his most in a match this season -- intercepted two passes and blocked one shot as he played the full 90 minutes for the third consecutive match.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Assists in Saturday's win Palazon assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Palazon recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as his corner in the 7th minute connected with Pathe Ciss' head to score the lone goal of the match. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also recorded four crosses and four corners. He also picked up his second yellow card of the season before he was subbed off in the 72nd minute for Pedro Diaz.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Scores in Saturday's win Ciss scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Ciss scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a header in the 7th minute assisted by Isi Palazon. It marked his first goal of the season and his first goal contribution since the season opener on Aug. 18. He also helped keep a clean sheet as he intercepted two passes and made four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Batalla recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Valencia.

Impact Batalla kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since Oct. 26. He made five saves in the match, his third time this season with five or more. He faces a very difficult matchup Saturday versus Real Madrid, a side which has scored 34 goals through 16 matches this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Ruled out Saturday De Tomas (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Valencia, manager Inigo Perez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Raul [de Tomas] won't be available Satur...

Impact The striker has yet to play this season, so his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions. Sergio Camello should continue to lead the attacking line. Even if de Tomas is deemed ready to return in the near future, he's not expected to see significant minutes in the near future.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Starts in win Espino got the start during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Salamanca in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Espino was back in the starting XI after overcoming a fractured fibula. The defender has been in training for weeks and was finally given the clearance to get back in match action for the Copa del Rey clash.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Ready to return after ban Lopez completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Lopez has been a steady presence in midfield for Rayo Vallecano and should return to his regular role. This means Pathe Ciss is likely to revert back to a bench role.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Sends in two crosses in loss Jorge De Frutos generated two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 9th minute.

Impact De Frutos had a quiet outing and could not do much on offense during the match. He did receive his first yellow card in the season. The midfielder has three goals and one assist in 13 appearances (11 starts) in the campaign.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Makes two clearances at Sevilla Lejeune recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Impact Lejeune could not do much to avoid the road loss, but made two clearances and now has 53 in 13 starts in the season. He helped them achieve three clean sheets over that span. The centerback also received his second yellow card in the proccess, though.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Makes two saves in loss Batalla had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Batalla made two of less saves for the fifth time in nine starts in the season. The goalkeeper conceded in the first half and still has two clean sheets over that span. He will now look to bounce back against Athletic on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Sent off Sunday Lopez was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Lopez, who just returned from a one-match suspension, was shown a straight red card in stoppage time forcing Rayo down to ten men. The midfielder will return to the suspended list for next week's match against Athletic Club.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Out against Sevilla Espino (fracutre) is not in the squad to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Espino was deemed available in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on the match day squad. The defender seems close to a return having been out of action since August.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Option agaisnt Sevilla Espino (fracture) is set to return against Sevilla on Sunday, according to manager Inigo Perez. "All the players are available and Pacha, who is the last player to leave that state...

Impact Espino is set for his return Sunday, finally an option after over two months out due to a leg fracture. This is solid news for the club, as he did start at left-back in all four games to open the season. That said, he will look to start immediately Sunday, reducing Ivan Balliu and Pep Chavarria's roles in the team.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

James Rodriguez - Struggling to settle at Rayo Rodriguez has made just one start and six total appearances for Rayo Vallecano in the 2024/25 season.

Impact The Colombian playmaker hasn't had the expected impact with the club, but that can be attributed to the lack of minutes he's had. The attacking midfielder has yet to score or assist and has managed just four shots (two on target) and two chances created.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Set for return Mumin completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Sevilla on Nov. 24 after the international break.

Impact The center-back missed the loss to Las Palmas but should return to the starting lineup right away now that he's eligible to do so. Mumin has started in each of his 11 appearances this season, racking up 54 clearances, 14 interceptions and eight tackles.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - No longer suspended Lopez completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Sevilla on Nov. 24 after the international break.

Impact The central midfielder missed the 3-1 loss to Las Palmas after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the win over Alaves in late October. Given that he's started in eight of his 11 appearances so far, he should return to the starting lineup as soon as he is eligible.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane Hernandez - Accounts for own goal in loss Aridane had an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Las Palmas.

Impact Aridane picked up his first start of the season, in what also marked just his third appearance. Unfortunately, he accounted for an own goal as he headed the ball into his own net while trying to defend a corner kick in the 62nd minute. On a more positive note, he recorded his first shot on target, first tackle won and first interception. He also completed a season-high 44 passes.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE