Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 2 - Soccer

VAR turns goal for Rayo Vallecano into penalty kick for Real Sociedad. Sevilla loses again

Rayo Vallecano rallies late to draw 3-3 with Real Sociedad in a Spanish league match marked by a sudden turn of events after VAR erased a Rayo goal and awarded a penalty kick to So...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

RAYO VALLECANO vs REAL SOCIEDAD | RUEDA DE PRENSA

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

RAYO VALLECANO 3 - 3 REAL SOCIEDAD | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs REAL SOCIEDAD - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Isi Palazon - Thrives in playmaker role Isi Palazon recorded seven shots (three on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 1-0 win against Espanyol.

Impact Isi Palazon was on the ball constantly Thursday, leading the Rayo Vallecano attack with seven shots (three on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners. The 90-minute appearance marks a return to the lineup for the veteran who did not appear in Rayo Vallecano's previous fixture following 16 successive appearances (14 starts).

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - key assist in win Akhomach assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Akhomach made the key pass Thursday to setup the fixture's lone goal in Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 triumph over Espanyol. In addition to his goal contribution, the substitute added two clearances to the defensive effort across his 32 minutes of play. The assist marked Akhomach's first La Liga goal contribution across 19 appearances (eight starts) between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Instant impact in win Camello scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 win against Espanyol.

Impact Camello entered Thursday's fixture versus Espanyol with just nine minutes remaining and scored the match's lone goal with his only shot attempt in Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 road victory. The appearance marked the forward's fourth consecutive match in which he's made a substitute appearance, following a seven match stretch over which he made zero appearances. The goal was Camello's first of the season across 17 appearances (four starts).

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - First clean sheet in win Daniel Cardenas made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Daniel Cardenas made four saves and three clearances Thursday to record his first clean sheet of the campaign in Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 road victory over Espanyol. The backup keeper has relieved starter Augusto Batalla in Rayo Vallecano's most recent two fixtures due to suspension and a thing injury. If Batalla remains on the shelf, expect Cardenas to make his third appearance of the campaign Sunday when Rayo Vallecano hosts Real Sociedad.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Hamstring surgery ends season Felipe underwent surgery following a high-grade hamstring tear in his left leg suffered in Athens, ruling him out for the remainder of the season with a four-month recovery timelin...

Impact Felipe ends the campaign having made 10 appearances including seven starts, contributing 12 tackles, eight interceptions and 24 clearances across two clean sheets for Rayo. The severity of the tear clearly went beyond what had been initially indicated during his previous absences, and the surgical intervention means he will miss the start of next season as well. Rayo will need to manage their defensive options carefully for the final fixtures and the UEFA Conference League run without one of their experienced center-back options.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Ruled out for time being Nteka (undisclosed) played through a fibrillar tear during the Mallorca fixture but is now ruled out and will not feature for the time being, according to Pablo Villa of Radio Marc...

Impact Nteka's determination to play through the injury against Mallorca has clearly taken its toll, and Rayo will now be without him for an unknown period as he works through the recovery process. The forward has mainly been a depth option this season with one goal across 10 appearances, so his absence has a limited impact on the starting lineup, but Sergio Camello is expected to take on a larger role in the attack until Nteka is cleared to return.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Set for three weeks out Garcia suffered a left adductor tear in Athens and is expected to miss around three weeks, with the plan being to have him back for the UEFA Conference League return leg against St...

Impact Garcia has been one of Rayo's most important attacking contributors this season with nine goal contributions across 31 appearances, making the confirmed muscle tear a significant blow for coach Inigo Perez's side. The three-week recovery timeline rules him out of the immediate La Liga fixtures and the UEFA Conference League first leg, but the club is clearly prioritizing having him available for the second leg against Strasbourg in what could be a decisive moment in their European run. Carlos Martin is expected to take on a larger role on the left flank in his absence.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Will miss one game Batalla will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Batalla picked up his fifth yellow card of La Liga play from the bench last time out and will be sidelined for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad due to suspension. The starting keeper has been managing a lingering thigh issue in recent weeks, so the forced break could actually work in his favor as he gets some extra recovery time before the season's final push. In the meantime, Daniel Cardenas is set to step in and handle duties between the posts for Rayo Vallecano.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla's relegation fears grow after 2-0 loss to Levante in Spanish League

Sevilla’s struggles continued with a 2-0 loss at Levante that kept the club only one point above the relegation zone in the Spanish league

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

RAYO VALLECANO vs RCD ESPANYOL | RUEDA DE PRENSA

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

RAYO VALLECANO 1 - 0 RCD ESPANYOL | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs RCD ESPANYOL - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

Nobel Mendy - Suspension served Mendy has cleared his league suspension in Thursday's win over Espanyol and could play again in upcoming contests.

Impact Mendy will aim to get opportunities in the competition with Jozhua Vertrouwd, who took his place in the initial lineup during the midweek match. The Real Betis loanee is a strong source of passes and defensive stats when on the field, but he has struggled with disciplinary issues throughout the season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Eligible after suspension Lejeune is an option again following his one-game La Liga ban.

Impact Lejeune should have little trouble returning to a starting spot given that he's the team's defensive leader, averaging 6.2 clearances and 1.3 interceptions per game this season. His return will likely lead Pathe Ciss back to the bench going forward. In addition to his defensive potential, Lejeune is also occasionally reliable for shooting stats via direct free kicks, although he has yet to score in the 2025/26 campaign.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Given backup role Batalla (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Batalla is no longer missing time despite the doubtful tag, as the goalie is listed on the bench. He is their starting keeper, so this likely signifies he is not fully fit, still needing some time to heal, but an option if they need to call on him. He has started in 30 games this season, recording nine clean sheets while allowing 35 goals.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - Fit for bench Akhomach (ankle) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Akhomach is no longer injured and has avoided an absence due to ankle pain, with the forward listed to the bench. However, he did start their last match, potentially still dealing with some drawbacks that leave him on the bench. He will look to see time to test his legs and potentially return to that spot next contest, starting in six of his nine contests with the club, but still without a goal contribution for Rayo.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction and Betting Tips | April 23rd 2026 Fresh off the back of reaching the UEFA Conference League semi-finals, Rayo Vallecano return to league action on Thursday when they play hos...

APRIL 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ilias Akhomach - Suffering from ankle pain Akhomach is questionable for Thursday's match against Espanyol due to ankle pain, according to manager Inigo Perez. "We have Ilias' ankle. We have to be cautious because we are goi...

Impact Akhomach is an addition to the injury list, as the forward is dealing with an ankle injury that leaves his status in limbo. He enters Thursday, appearing to be questionable, but with the club cautious about his injury, he could very well be left out. He has started in six of his nine appearances with the club, so this could signify a rough loss. If he were to miss out, Jorge De Frutos will likely move to the right wing while either Alemao or Sergio Camello starts at forward.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Doubtful to face Espanyol Batalla (thigh) is doubtful for Thursday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "We'll see Augusto today, but he probably won't be able to help us tomorrow."

Impact Batalla is still not fully fit from his thigh injury, and with the club taking the situation cautiously, he seems likely to miss out again. This would force backup goalie Daniel Cardenas into a starting role again, only starting once all season. It seems clear that the club is protecting Batalla as they enter a Conference League semifinal on April 30 against Strasbourg, although they will still need to be cautious as they find themselves only a few points clear of relegation. That said, once he is fully fit, the club should have him starting immediately.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Picks up injury Nteka (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "[Randy] is injured and will not be there [Thursday]."

Impact Nteka was not in training this week, and that will lead to his absencr Thursday, struggling with an undisclosed injury. The club will therefore do without less depth than usual, as that is his main role, earning a single goal in 10 appearances (one start) this campaign. A return will likely take more than the few days leading up to Sunday's match, likely doubtful for the contest against Real Sociedad as well.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Out for time being Garcia (hamstring) is out for the time being, according to manager Inigo Perez. "We lose Alvaro, I hope not much."

Impact Garcia was questionable heading into Thursday's contest but will ultimately miss out, with his hamstring injury too much to play through. This is a major development as they await a return date, as he is a starter, having started in their past two games while earning nine goal contributions in 31 appearances (22 starts) this season. The main hope is likely to have him back for Conference League play as they push for the final, facing Strasbourg on April 30 in the semifinal first leg, unlikely to push him to play until that contest.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

VAR turns goal for Rayo Vallecano into penalty kick for Real Sociedad. Sevilla loses again

Sevilla's relegation fears grow after 2-0 loss to Levante in Spanish League