Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Abdul Mumin - Receives medical green light Mumin (knee) received the medical green light and is back available for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo....

Impact Mumin is finally set to make his season debuts after missing all the games since early March last season due to a knee injury. The defender has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Rayo Vallecano prior to his injury, but will likely build his fitness off bench after such a long time on the sidelines before fighting for a similar role in the second half of the campaign.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Option to face Real Madrid Ratiu (leg) is an option for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo. "Ratiu is back and available for tomorrow....

Impact Ratiu missed the last two games due to a leg injury but trained in full on Friday, making him an option for Sunday's clash against the Merengues. The right-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Rayo Vallecano and is expected to regain that role on Sunday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Available against Real Madrid Balliu (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo. "Only Unai is out."

Impact Balliu missed the last two games due to injury but trained in full in recent days with Rayo Vallecano and is back available for Sunday's clash against the Merengues. The right-back will likely regain his backup role behind Andrei Ratiu (leg) who is also back available for the game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Preview: Start Time, Team News, How To Watch, Live Stream & Odds Real Madrid are back in La Liga action after their midweek disaster in the Champions League. They face a tricky game against Rayo Vallecano...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

Ivan Balliu - Returns to training Balliu (undisclosed) returned to training earlier in the week and could be an option for Sunday's game against Real Madrid, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Rayo Vallecano have welcomed both Balliu and Andrei Ratiu (leg) back in training Friday, so the team will have at least one natural right-back available for the matchup against Real Madrid. Balliu has been a backup for Rayo during most of the season, and if he plays, he's likely to face a complicated matchup against one of the best attacks in LaLiga.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Back in training Friday Ratiu (leg) participated in training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Real Madrid, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Ratiu has missed the last few games with a leg injury, but his return to training is a huge boost for the Vallecas side. Ratiu is a key player and should return to the starting lineup as soon as he's deemed fit enough to play. Ratiu's involvement in Saturday's training session will determine whether he'll be able to play Sunday, but he's trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Isi Palazon - Provides assist in loss Isi Palazon assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact Palazon registered his third assist of the season as he helped equalize the scoring in the 59th minute of the match. The midfielder is now up to five goal contributions this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Scores in loss Ciss scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st mi...

Impact Ciss returned from AFCON and immediately made an impact for Rayo Vallecano. He scored his first goal of the season as he equalized the match in the 59th minute. Defensively, he registered six tackles.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes three in defeat Batalla made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Batalla made three saves while allowing three goals in the loss. He allowed one goal during the first 90 minutes of the game, but he was beaten twice in added-time. Next, he'll face off against Real Madrid, a team with 45 goals in 21 games.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano defends decision not to pay tribute to Pathé Ciss after Africa Cup of Nations title

Spanish club Rayo Vallecano has said it did not pay tribute to its player Pathé Ciss following Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations title because of the recent tragedy involving train c...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Nobel Mendy - Serves suspension Mendy is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Mendy sawn a red card last time out but has now made his way back to eligibility, only missing one game through the ban. With 11 starts in 12 appearances this season, he will likely continue as a starter, set to earn that spot back next contest.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Returns to bench Lopez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Lopez is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Osasuna after missing the last two games due to an undisclosed injury. He returns to the squad following his recovery but does not immediately reclaim a starting role. The midfielder is available as a substitute option if needed.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Finds bench role Felipe (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Felipe is available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna after missing the last two matches with an undisclosed injury and is named on the bench. The defender resumes the same substitute role he held prior to his setback for Rayo Vallecano. His return provides additional defensive depth for the match.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Option off bench Saturday Camello (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Camello is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Osasuna after resuming team training following his recent issue. He missed the last match against Celta Vigo but is back in the squad and ready to contribute if called upon. His availability still gives the frontline a significant attacking option.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Should return Saturday Camello (undisclosed) resumed team training and should be an option for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Camello resumed team training after missing the last game against Celta Vigo due to an issue. The striker is expected to be back available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna and will likely play a decent role in the frontline since he has been a regular starter for the club this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Could return Saturday Lopez (undisclosed) should be available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference. "Luiz and Unai should be available. We still have to w...

Impact Lopez missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury but should be back available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna. The midfielder will likely be a late fitness call after the final training session and should resume a starting role once back with the squad.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Should be available Felipe (undisclosed) should be available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference. "Luiz and Unai should be available. We still have to...

Impact Felipe missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury but should be back available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna. The defender will however find back a bench role just like he had prior to his setback for Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Back from AFCON duty Ciss (not injury related) is back from his AFCON duty with Senegal and will be an option against Osasuna on Saturday.

Impact Ciss was part of the Senegal squad who won the 2025 AFCON title, but he was merely a depth piece for the Lions of Teranga. He should see steady minutes at Rayo, either as a center-back or as a defensive midfielder.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - Renews contract, loaned to Rayo Akhomach has been loaned to Rayo Vallecano from Villarreal, according to his parent club.

Impact Akhomach has extended his ties with Villarreal until 2028, not leaving for the next few seasons. However, he will head out on loan for the second half of the season, joining fellow Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. He has only started twice in 13 appearances with Villarreal this campaign, recording two assists.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Valentin - Clears suspension Valentin is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Valentin has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Mallorca and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is a regular starter in the heart of the game for Rayo Vallecano and is expected to claim back his spot on Saturday against Osasuna.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes three in loss Batalla had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Batalla was able to make four saves despite allowing three goals during the loss to Celta. Since his last clean sheet, he's conceded nine goals in the last four games, making 10 saves with a high claim in that span. The keeper will face off with Osasuna on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nobel Mendy - Shown red card Mendy was sent off in the 67th minute of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Mendy will miss the next game or two, depending on the ruling, with the defender shown a straight red card in the 67th minute. He has started in 11 of their last 12 games, so this will force a change, with Jozhua Vertrouwd as a possible replacement. He will likely return when facing Real Madrid on Feb. 1, adding to the club's defensive issues for a game.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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