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Rayo Vallecano 1 vs 1 Valencia CF | Game Highlights ⚽

6 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

RAYO VALLECANO 1 - 1 VALENCIA CF I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

17 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Florian Lejeune - Leads team in tackles Lejeune made four tackles (winning one) and two clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Lejeune was a part of the Rayo back line that conceded the game tying goal in the 75th minute, leading his team with four tackles. The defender has combined for eight tackles and nine clearances over his last three starts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Beaten once in draw Batalla allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Batalla allowed the game tying goal in the 75th minute as Rayo settled for a point Saturday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for six saves over his last three starts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another win and clean sheet for Espanyol eases La Liga relegation fears

Espanyol has beaten Getafe 1-0 to ease its relegation fears in La Liga

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pathe Ciss - Scores opener in 3-1 defeat Ciss scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Athletic.

Impact Ciss scored his fourth goal of the season and his second in his last three games as he scored in the 37th minute to put his side 1-0 up away to Athletic. He has scored both of his last two shots, and in this game he also attempted a cross, his only one of the last four matches.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes three in defeat Batalla made one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Athletic.

Impact Batalla only made one save as his side fell to a 3-1 defeat against Athletic. This made it seven goals conceded in his last two games. However, this was his first game in the last nine in which he has only had to make one save.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

BATALLA's mind is ice cold 🥶

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Jorge De Frutos - Sends in four crosses in loss Jorge De Frutos had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Espanyol.

Impact De Frutos logged his third-most crosses in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the tough home loss. The midfielder won four duels for Rayo Vallecano. He has four goals and three assists in 28 appearances (24 starts) so far.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes four goals at home Batalla registered three saves and allowed four goals in Friday's 4-0 defeat versus Espanyol.

Impact Batalla had a game to forget, conceding four or more goals for the first time in the season. The goalkeeper has only six clean sheets in 25 starts. He will now look to bounce back at Athletic on Sunday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano 0 vs 4 RCD Espanyol | Game Highlights ⚽

APRIL 4 • YOUTUBE

RAYO VALLECANO 0 - 4 RCD ESPANYOL I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

APRIL 4 • YOUTUBE

Unai Lopez - Provides assist in win Lopez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez registered his first assist of the season as his corner kick cross was headed home by Pathe Ciss in the second minute of the match. The midfielder returned to the starting lineup after appearing as a substitute in his previous two games as he recovered from an injury.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Scores in win Ciss scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Ciss notched his third goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the second minute with a header off a corner kick. Defensively, he registered four clearances.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Díaz - Scores in win Pedro Diaz scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Diaz extended his goal scoring streak to three games despite not appearing in the starting lineup. He was subbed on in the 54th minute and quickly made his mark on the game with a goal four minutes later. His goal was a beautiful shot from the edge of the box that went past the outstretched hand of the goalkeeper.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Secures clean sheet in win Batalla made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

Impact Batalla notched his sixth clean sheet of the season as he made three saves in the match. He faced a penalty kick in the 14th minute, but he didn't fall for the panenka attempt and made the save. Next, he'll face off against Espanyol, the team with the second fewest goals in La Liga.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Back from suspension Lejeune is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Lejeune has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He has been a regular starter and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Finds bench spot Palazon (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Palazon was expected to return Saturday and has, with the midfielder earning a bench nod to face Alaves. He will look to see the start next contest, starting in 19 of his 25 appearances while notching three goals and three assists.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Starting Saturday Nteka (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Nteka is available as expected, and one upped the expectations by making the starting XI in his return. He started in his past four appearances and will hope to continue in this spot, scoring three goals in 21 appearances.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Returns from illness De Tomas (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact De Tomas has recovered from his illness during the international break and is with the team despite not being expected to, He will hope to earn some time and see his first minutes of the season, with his last appearances in the previous campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Cleared to return Palazon (knee) has been cleared to return and might be part of the squad for Saturday's game against Alaves, manager Inigo Perez told media during Friday's press conference. "Isi [...

Impact It seems Palazon's presence in the squad for Friday will be determined by his readiness to play, as he seems to be fit enough from the knee injury that kept him sidelined over the last few weeks. Chances are Palazon will make the squad if deemed healthy enough, though, as he's been a regular for Rayo when available. He's notched three goals and three assists across 25 appearances (19 starts) this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Available, uncertain to make squad Nteka (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Alaves, according to manager Inigo Perez, per Jesus Garzon Lopez of Union Rayo. "Randy is available. He has a medical di...

Impact Nteka looks to be fit again but is still questionable to play Saturday, as he has not yet been fully integrated and is uncertain to make the squad list. This will leave him as a late call for the contest, likely meaning he won't see the start either way.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Not expected to be available De Tomas (illness) is not expected to be available to face Alaves on Saturday, manager Inigo Perez told media during Friday's press conference. "Seeing Raul [de Tomas] playing befo...

Impact De Tomas has been cleared to return from a medical perspective, but it's unclear if that'll be enough for the manager to consider him. He hasn't been part of the squad since late November, and even if he's included in the squad, his chances of seeing regular minutes are slim to none.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Signs contract extension until 2030 Batalla has signed a contract extention with Rayo Vallecano until 2030, the club announced.

Impact Batalla has impressed Rayo Vallecano in his first season at the club with 74 saves in 23 league appearances while securing five clean sheets. The club has rewarded him with a contract extension that will keep him for the next five years. He will aim to maintain his form as the team pushes for European qualification next season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Assists in 2-2 draw Ratiu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Ratiu has picked up his third assist of the season and his second goal involvement in the last three games. He also created two chances in the game for the second time in the last three days.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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