Rayo Vallecano Team News - Soccer

Florian Lejeune - Box-to-box performance Lejeune recorded two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Lejeune matched team-highs Saturday with five clearances and three interceptions as Rayo Vallecano played to a 1-1 stalemate versus Real Betis. In addition to his imperious defensive performance, the central defender's two shots on goal led the attacking effort. Lejeune has been named to the starting XI in each of Rayo Vallecano's 24 league fixtures and played the full 90 minutes 23 times.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Nets equalizer in win Isi Palazon scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Betis.

Impact Isi Palazon latched onto the end of a cross at the back post Saturday to score Rayo Vallecano's lone goal in their 1-1 draw versus Real Betis. In addition to his goal contribution, the attacking-midfielder added two tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance to the defensive effort. Palazon has been named to the starting XI in 21 of Rayo Vallecano's 24 La Liga fixtures but has played the full 90 minutes just six times.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Martin - No longer loan locked Martin is available for the club after sitting out Sunday's 3-0 win against Atletico due to being loan-locked.

Impact Martin is no longer loan-locked and set to be an option for the club again, only sidelined for one match. He has started in three of his four appearances with his new club and will be expected to play a decent amount of minutes in the second stretch of the season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Makes bench Sunday Felipe (undisclosed) was expected to miss several weeks due to injury but finally made the bench in Sunday's 3-0 win over Atletico.

Impact Felipe has been battling injuries for multiple seasons and was initially expected to remain sidelined for a few more weeks before surprisingly making the bench in Sunday's win over Atletico. The veteran center-back still needs additional time to fully sharpen his match fitness, but he is now officially back in the mix for Rayo Vallecano.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

RAYO VALLECANO 3 - 0 ATLÉTICO DE MADRID | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

FEBRUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

RAYO VALLECANO 3 - 0 ATLÉTICO DE MADRID | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

FEBRUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs ATLÉTICO DE MADRID - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

FEBRUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Pathe Ciss - Ban over Ciss is no longer suspended and is an option for the club's upcoming games.

Impact Ciss has served his ban and is no longer on the sidelines, with the midfielder already an option again. With 12 starts in 16 appearances this season and one goal to his name, the midfielder has been a regular sight on the field, likely to earn the start in most games moving forward.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Option from bench Lopez (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lopez was deemed fit ahead of Sunday's match and is an option, with the midfielder an option from the bench. He has started in 14 of his 16 appearnces this season, notching three assists, so he will likely move back into the starting XI after testing his legs.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Available against Atletico Lopez (groin) is back available for Sunday's clash against Atletico but will have to be monitored, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo. "We have...

Impact Lopez has been sidelined by a lingering groin issue that's kept him out since the first match of the new year, but he's back on the training pitch this week and has added intense individual sessions to his workload. The midfielder is now in the mix for Sunday's showdown against the Colchoneros, signaling real progress in his recovery. That said, the staff will manage his minutes carefully to avoid any setback and keep him trending in the right direction.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Set to miss two to three weeks Felipe (undisclosed) suffered a new injury and is set to miss two to three weeks, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo. "Luiz is suffering and ma...

Impact Felipe has hit another setback and will be out for the next two to three weeks as he works his way back to full fitness. The center-back has battled recurring injury issues dating back to his stint in Saudi Arabia and has struggled to stay consistently available. With him sidelined again, Nobel Mendy is set to hold down his starting spot in central defense alongside Florian Lejeune.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's heroics save point for Osasuna

Goalkeeper Sergio Herrera has produced a string of superb saves to save a point for Osasuna in a 0-0 draw at Elche in La Liga

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th February 2026 The 2025-26 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Rayo Vallecano lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in an important enc...

FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Carlos Martin - Loan locked Sunday Martin won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Atletico due to being loan locked.

Impact Martin has logged four appearances for his new club since arriving on loan from Atletico during the transfer window, posting three shots and five tackles, but he will not be available for Sunday's matchup against his parent club due to loan restrictions. The forward has started carving out a role in the rotation, yet this clause keeps him sidelined for this one. Ilias Akhomach is in line to shoulder a bigger workload up top while Martin waits to rejoin the mix.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Should be available Sunday Lopez (groin) was spotted training individually on grass Thursday and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Atletico, according to Pablo Villa from Radio Marca.

Impact Lopez missed the last match against Real Madrid with a groin injury but was trending toward a return against Oviedo and was seen back on the grass Thursday doing individual work, putting him on track for Sunday's showdown with Atletico. That is a major boost for Rayo Vallecano, as he is a locked-in starter when healthy and remains one of the first names on the team sheet. If he is cleared, expect him to slide right back into his usual role over the next stretch of fixtures.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Los Blancos have only won two of their last seven games against Rayo Vallecano.

FEBRUARY 8 • SI.COM

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Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Herrera's heroics save point for Osasuna