Rayo Vallecano Team News - Soccer

Isi Palazon - Insufficient effort in loss Palazon had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Elche.

Impact Palazon tested the opposing goal from outside the box and logged team-high totals of 41 passes and three fouls drawn against Elche. However, he was held off the score sheet for the 10th league match in a row. He remains a regular source of offensive stats and set pieces, but his value is lacking compared to other team's central attacking midfielders as long as his scoring drought continues.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Set for return Ratiu is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Ratiu has served his one-game ban and is back for the club, an option to resume play after the winter break. He had yet to miss a start at right-back all season until his suspension and should return to that role moving forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Suffers first half injury Balliu was forced off the field in the 32nd minute of Sunday's match against Elche due to an apparent injury.

Impact Balliu was in the starting XI Sunday but didn't make it out of the first half, with the defender withdrawn due to an injury. This is rough for the defender who is earning his first start since Sept. 24, mainly appearing off the bench this campaign. An injury to the defender is unlikely to set the club back if he misses time, with Fran Perez taking his spot Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elche CF vs. Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 21 - Bleacher Nation Elche CF hosts Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Sunday, with Elche CF coming off a 3-1 loss to RCD Mallorca, and Rayo Vallecano a 0-0 draw versus...

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Abdul Mumin - Nearing return Mumin (knee) is nearing a return to the squad, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Offsider Sports. "For now, Mumin is meeting the deadlines for reintegrat...

Impact Mumin is nearing a return to the squad after being spotted training with the ball two weeks ago. The defender is in the final phase of his recovery, although a precise timeline to return is still unknown since the club wants to take no risks with him. Once fully back fit, Mumin should claim back his starting role in the backline for Rayo Vallecano.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Features in win Trejo (strain) featured five minutes in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Drita in the Conference League, confirming he is back fit moving forward.

Impact Trejo cleared his muscle injury that sidelined him in the last three games and returned on the pitch in Thursday's win against Drita in the Conference League. This is good news for Rayo Vallecano since he will be an additional option in the attack and could see a bit more playing time off bench with the AFCON coming in a few days.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getafe stunned by second-tier Burgos in Copa del Rey, Athletic and Real Betis advance

Getafe has become the latest top-division club to be eliminated in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey after losing 3-1 to second-tier team Burgos

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Alfonso Espino - Four crosses Monday Pacha Espino had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Espino was in the starting XI last match after he was out for the club's last contest, with the defender playing 66 minutes. His performance was decent, recording one chance created, two shots and four crosses, with this his first start since Sept. 21.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Leads match in crosses Isi recorded five shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Betis.

Impact Isi recorded a solid 83 minutes of play in Monday's draw, coming through with five shots despite not scoring a goal, with only one hitting the target. That said, the midfielder last saw a goal in the season opener and remains at one this campaign, with 24 shots in 15 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Away from team Ciss has been called up for AFCON by Senegal and is not an option for the time being.

Impact Ciss is out for around a month as he heads out with Senegal for international duty, out until his team is eliminated from the competition. He has started in 10 of his 14 appearances this campaign, so the club will be without a starter. Pedro Diaz should return to the starting XI in his place, while Gerard Gumbau and Fran Perez could be in for more time as well.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Linking with Angola Nteka has been called up by Angola for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18.

Impact Nteka was called by Angola for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Mallorca on Jan. 11, although he could miss more games if Angola perform well in the competition. The striker has missed his regular starter role for Rayo Vallecano this season, therefore his absence will have no impact on the starting XI.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Suspension cleared Lopez is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Lopez has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Espanyol and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter for Rayo Vallecano and will therefore claim back that role against Elche on Sunday.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Set for suspension Ratiu will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Ratiu accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Elche on Sunday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter at right-back for Rayo Vallecano, with Ivan Balliu as the most likely option to replace him for that game. Ratiu will be back available for the clash against Getafe on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Serious injury feared De Frutos suffered a bad knee injury in Monday's 0-0 draw against Betis and a severe injury is feared, coach Inigo Perez confirmed in a press conference, according to Marca. "The n...

Impact De Frutos left the pitch in tears in the 18th minute of Monday's draw against Betis after suffering a bad knee injury. The situation is negative since a serious injury is feared, and the club will know the extent of the issue once the tests have been done, likely on Tuesday. Losing De Frutos would be a big blow for Rayo Vallecano since he has been the most consistent forward this season, not featuring only once during the campaign. If he had to miss some time, Sergio Camello would likely get a larger role in the frontline.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano fight with Real Betis to goal-less stalemate

Rayo Vallecano has drawn at home with Real Betis 0-0 in La Liga

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

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Jorge De Frutos - Injured early De Frutos was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Monday's clash with Betis.

Impact De Frutos was brought off with an injury during the first half Monday and had to be replaced by Fran Perez. De Frutos has started in almost every match and is a big loss for the coming period if he's ruled out. There's only two domestic matches remaining before the winter break, so if De Frutos can't go against Elche on Dec. 21 he would have an extended break to recover.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Nearing return Trejo (strain) is nearing a return from a muscular injury but isn't ready yet for Monday's clash against Betis, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference. "Oscar isn't going t...

Impact Trejo is very close from making his return from a muscular injury and that could happen on Sunday against Elche if everything goes as planned until then. That said, he has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his return will have no impact on the starting XI.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Díaz - Available against Betis Diaz (knee) is back available for Monday's clash against Betis, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference. "We'll have Pedro back by tomorrow."

Impact Diaz has fully recovered from his knee injury and is back available for Monday's clash against Betis. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter for Rayo Vallecano this season and will likely claim back a similar role in upcoming fixtures as some players will leave to the AFCON as well.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Returns in Conference League Espino (personal) featured 30 minutes off bench in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Jagiellonia Bialystok, confirming he is back available for Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Espino missed Sunday's clash against Espanyol due to personal reasons but was back available and featured 30 minutes in Thursday's Conference League clash against Jagiellonia Bialystok. This is great news for Rayo Vallecano since he will add an option in the backline, although he will likely remain a bench option moving forward like he has mainly been this season.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Features off bench Gumbau (undisclosed) featured a few minutes off bench in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Conference League, confirming he is fit moving forward for Rayo...

Impact Gumbau was forced off early in the second half of Sunday's defeat against Espanyol due to an injury that revealed to be minor since he was back available and played a few minutes in Thursday's Conference League clash. This is great news for Rayo Vallecano since he started the last two games in the midfield and will likely find back that spot in Monday's clash against Betis.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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