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"So clumsy and does nothing with the ball" - Real Madrid fans slam Mourinho for including 30-year-old star in line-up vs Rayo Vallecano Fans reacted to Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho including Denzel Dumfries in his starting line-up for the La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday (September 12).

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Live Blog! Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga Real Madrid hosts Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga after losing to Betis. LIVE results.

SEPTEMBER 12 • BEINSPORTS.COM

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano, 2026 La Liga Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

SEPTEMBER 12 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Alvaro Garcia - Inaccurate crossing Garcia recorded one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia was not able to find a teammate on his crossing, as all six were deemed to be inaccurate. The attacker has a better matchup to take advantage of if he can improve his accuracy when Rayo Vallecano face Espanyol. The side has conceded five goals so far in LaLiga action.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Empty service Lopez recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Only one of Lopez's six crosses were considered accurate, and his five corners didn't find a teammate in the 4-1 loss. If Lopez wants to improve against an Espanyol side which has allowed five goals across five LaLiga games, he'll need to combine his volume with efficiency.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Díaz - Struggles in front of goal Pedro Diaz registered five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Diaz took five shots, but only two were on frame in the 4-1 loss. He did create two chances but didn't provide much service. The matchup at Espanyol will be more favorable but Diaz will need to be more efficient to take advantage of it.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Scores team's only goal Camello scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Camello was an effective offensive force for Rayo Vallecano, scoring a goal while putting all three of his shots on target. He should be able to find some openings in the defense against Espanyol, a side which has conceded five goals through five LaLiga games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Gives up four goals Audero had seven saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Audero's seven saves made this scoreline less devastating but he still gave up four goals in the loss. Things might be less hectic against Espanyol but the side has scored eight goals through five LaLiga matches.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Available off bench Balliu (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Real Madrid.

Impact Balliu is an option off the bench for this contest, as he seems to have recovered enough from a harsh tackle he suffered in the previous match against Racing Santander. Balliu is expected to be an option off the bench in most games as long as Andrei Ratiu remains available.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Makes bench vs. Real Madrid Kumbulla (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Real Madrid.

Impact Kumbulla was in a race against time to be available for this contest, and the center-back was included on the bench in the end. When healthy and at the peak of his match fitness, Kumbulla should add depth and potentially contend for playing time at the heart of the defense alongside Pathe Ciss and Florian Lejeune.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Mourinho: "Right now we have a Vinícius Júnior who is working harder than ever" He spoke before playing Rayo Vallecano

SEPTEMBER 11 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

SEPTEMBER 11 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Marash Kumbulla - Late call against Real Madrid Kumbulla (undisclosed) resumed team training this week and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Benat San Jose. "This is the first week...

Impact Kumbulla had previously been combining physiotherapy with on field training while still feeling some pain, with Pathe Ciss starting alongside Florian Lejeune in central defense during his absence. His inclusion in group training this week marks a positive step forward, and his potential involvement will depend on how he responds over the coming session.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Should train on grass soon Palazon (strain) is in the final stretch of moving from physiotherapy work to on-field training, according to coach Benat San Jose. "He is in the final stages of transitioning from...

Impact Palazon had been forced off just 17 minutes into a recent match against Alaves after feeling discomfort in his left leg, and had been expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. This update now offers an encouraging sign that his recovery is progressing toward a return, with his path back into the squad continuing to be tracked as Rayo Vallecano's season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Battling to be ready Balliu suffered a very strong tackle against Racing and has a battered ankle, but is doing everything to be ready for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Benat...

Impact Balliu has made three LaLiga appearances this season, playing 195 minutes without a goal or assist for Rayo Vallecano, and this ankle issue is a concerning development to monitor ahead of the match against Real Madrid. His fighting attitude gives some hope he could still be involved, though his availability will ultimately depend on how the ankle responds in the coming hours.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Suffers muscular discomfort Nteka (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Benat San Jose. "We have a new injury, Randy got hurt in training, he had a muscular d...

Impact Nteka had started ahead of Alemao in the loss to Sevilla without much impact up front, and this new setback now rules him out entirely for the upcoming match against the Merengues. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as Rayo Vallecano continues its season.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Makes first start for Rayo Pedrosa had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win over Racing Santander.

Impact Pedrosa made his first start since joining Rayo on loan and put together a strong performance at left back. He recorded four crosses and took two shots on the attack, providing a nice outlet on the attack on the left side. He also won three duels, one tackle and made one clearance on the defensive end, putting forth a strong 75 minutes before he was replaced by Ivan Balliu.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Assists twice in comeback win Lopez assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over Racing Santander.

Impact Lopez and his team found themselves down 2-1 in the first half, but Lopez assisted Sergio Camello goals on either side of halftime to complete the comeback win. He now has three assists on the season, all of which have come in his last three matches. He created five chances for the second time this season, also recording double-digit crosses and eight corners for the second time. It was a stellar performance for the midfielder and he's now put three strong performances together in a row.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Scores in Saturday's win Ratiu scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Racing Santander.

Impact Ratiu scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 17th minute assisted by Sergio Camello. He recorded season highs in shots (three), shots on target (two) and crosses (nine) and also created one chance on the attack. He was solid in his defensive duties too, recording three interceptions and one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Stellar in Saturday's win Camello scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Racing Santander. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Camello was involved in all three of his side's goals Saturday and basically single-handedly led the comeback victory for his team's first win of the season. He assisted Andrei Ratiu's goal in the 17th minute, then with his side down 2-1, scored goals in the 43rd and 47th minutes to complete the comeback. He now has six goal contributions in his last three matches. He finished Saturday's contest with three shots on target and three chances created despite being subbed off in the 57th minute for Alemao.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Concedes twice Saturday Cardenas recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Racing Santander.

Impact Cardenas allowed two goals in the first 28 minutes of Saturday's contest, but he and his defense locked down after that and pulled off the comeback victory. Cardenas has struggled since coming in for the injured Augusto Batalla (leg), allowing eight goals and making eight saves in two and a half matches. If his poor form continues, recent loan signing Emil Audero could be given a chance to start during Batalla's extended absence.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Jorge De Frutos - Sees red card off bench De Frutos was sent off while on the bench in Saturday's match against Racing Santander.

Impact De Frutos was subbed off in the second half, but he received a red card nearing the end of the game. It wouldn't be surprising if the Disciplinary Committee extends De Frutos' ban, but for the time being, he'll miss the match against Real Madrid next Saturday. If the suspension is just one match, he'd be eligible to face Espanyol on Tuesday, Sept. 15. With De Frutos out versus Real Madrid, Randy Nteka or Giorgi Tsitaishvili could be options to take his place in the XI.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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