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JANUARY 17 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ivan Balliu - Ruled out again Balliu (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo due to injury, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Balliu seems to have not recovered fully from his recent setback since he won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo. With Andrei Ratiu (leg) also sidelined, coach Inigo Perez is getting short in options and could play a player out of position, although Pacha Espino might get the starting spot.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Not fit to play Camello (undisclosed) is ultimately not an option for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Camello resumed team training on Friday but won't be fit for Sunday's clash against the Celeste as he couldn't pass the late fitness tests. The striker has been a regular starter for Rayo Vallecano recently, therefore his absence will have to be replaced, with Alemao, Randy Nteka and Carlos Martin as possible options to start.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Back in training Friday Camello (undisclosed) was spotted in team training Friday and should be an option for Sunday's game against Celta Vigo, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Camello left Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Alaves with an injury, but the fact that he was training with the rest of the team Friday suggests he should be available for the weekend. Camello will compete for the forward role with Alemao and Randy Nteka.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Training away from group Lopez (undisclosed) trained on his own Friday and won't be available against Celta Vigo on Sunday, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Lopez has yet to train with the group and won't recover in time for the weekend. The midfielder could be available for the team's next game against Osasuna on Saturday, Jan. 24.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Comes off injured Wednesday Camello left Wednesday's cup match against Alaves with physical discomfort, Javier Navajo of Union Rayo reports.

Impact Camello logged 40 minutes in the midweek clash before suffering the injury, whose severity is still unknown. The forward hasn't been heavily involved in league action but has received plenty of opportunities in Copa del Rey and UEFA Conference League contests, so his potential absence would limit the team's ability to rotate when they they play in those competitions. While Alemao and Randy Nteka offer natural replacements, either Jorge De Frutos or Alvaro Garcia may be deployed at center-forward in Camello's absence.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Assists opener Sunday Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia set up the opening goal of Sunday's match as he assisted Jorge De Frutos' strike in the 4th minute. It marked his fifth goal contribution on this season and his first since Oct. 19. He tied a season high with four chances created in the win and he's now recorded 11 across his last four matches after recording 13 across the first 15 matches of the season. He was subbed off in the 81st minute for Randy Nteka.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Bags penalty Sunday Palazon scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Palazon scored the match-winning goal Sunday, a converted penalty in the 42nd minute that he slid past Leo Roman. It marked his second goal of the season and his first since the opening match. He played well outside of that goal too as he created three chances for the first time since Aug. 31 and recorded two accurate crosses for the fifth time this season. He completed the full 90 minutes for the third time in the last five matches.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Scores again Sunday De Frutos scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact De Frutos scored the opening goal of Sunday's match, a strike in the 4th minute assisted by Alvaro Garcia. He has now scored six goals this season, two of which have come in the last two matches. He put two shots on target for just the third time this season but failed to create a chance for the fourth time in his last five appearances. He was subbed off in the 69th minute for Pacha Espino.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes once in win Batalla had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Batalla conceded one goal in Sunday's win, a Vedat Muriqi header in the 30th minute. He has now conceded at least once in three straight matches and has conceded 22 goals across 19 matches this season. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup Sunday at Celta Vigo, a side which has scored 24 goals through 18 matches this season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Forced off with leg injury Ratiu was forced off with a leg injury in Sunday's 2-1 win against Mallorca, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Ratiu was forced off in the first half of Sunday's victory against Mallorca after suffering a leg injury. The right-back will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury, but the setback is concerning since the defender played all possible minutes this season for Rayo Vallecano, excluding his recent suspension. If Ratiu is forced to miss time while recovering from the injury, Ivan Balliu is expected to replace him at right-back.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Oscar Valentin - Sent off Sunday Valentin was shown a red card in the 78th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Valentin would receive a yellow card in the 78th minute, but pending a VAR review, the midfielder would instead be sent off with a red card. This will lead him to a ban next contest, missing out on facing Celta Vigo on Jan. 18 and returning against Osasuna on Jan. 24. He is a starter, so this is a rough loss for the time being, with Gerard Gumbau as a likely replacement.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Out against Mallorca Lopez (undisclosed) is absent for Sunday's clash with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Lopez picked up a physical problem in the previous game, and the staff decided to err on the side of caution to allow him to recover. Pedro Diaz is replacing him in the midfield in this one.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs. RCD Mallorca: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Rayo Vallecano (15th) and RCD Mallorca (16th) play on Sunday at 8:00 AM ET, in a matchup between two clubs residing in the bottom half of La...

JANUARY 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Unai Lopez - Available with limited minutes Lopez (undisclosed) played with discomfort and will likely get limited minutes in Sunday's clash against Mallorca, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Unio...

Impact Lopez is an option for Sunday's clash against Mallorca but will likely get limited minutes after dealing and playing the last game with some discomfort. The midfielder is an undisputed starter for Rayo Vallecano and if the discomfort is minor, he will for sure start in the heart of the game on Sunday. If he had to be a late scratch, Gerard Gumbau will be the first in line to replace him.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Back available Sunday Balliu (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference, according to Union Rayo Live. "He will be available tomorrow....

Impact Balliu missed the last game due to an undisclosed injury but trained in full this week and is an option again for Sunday's clash against Mallorca. This is great news for Rayo Vallecano, although the defender's return will not impact the starting XI since he was mainly a bench option this season in the backline.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Doesn't train Friday Lopez didn't train Friday due to an undisclosed problem and could be doubtful to play against Mallorca on Sunday, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Lopez's absence from training was out of the blue, and it's uncertain whether the midfielder will be available for Sunday's contest. If he doesn't play, look for Gerard Gumbau to emerge as a possible replacement in midfield.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Could return this weekend Balliu (undisclosed) returned to group training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Mallorca, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Balliu suffered an injury against Elche just before the Christmas break, but he left the muscular issues behind him and should be an option Friday. He's not expected to see regular minutes, though, as he's just the backup at right-back behind Andrei Ratiu.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Back with club Nteka is back with Rayo Vallecano from the AFCON and remained an unused substitute in Tuesday's Copa del Rey victory against Granada, the club posted.

Impact Nteka ended his international duty with Angola at the AFCON and was back with his club for Tuesday's clash against Granada in the Copa del Rey. The striker claims back his bench role that he had prior to his trip to Morocco.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Four crosses, two shots Palazon had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact For a third consecutive appearance, Palazon attempted multiple crosses and shots. Despite logging zero shots on goal for the first time in five appearances, he also recorded multiple accurate crosses for the first time since September. For the season, Palazon has three G/A on 29 shots (eight on goal), 65 crosses (15 crosses) and 59 corners.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Records assist Lopez logged one assist with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Lopez assisted Rayo Vallecano's first goal of 2026, scored by Jorge De Frutos. The former will finish his current season with at least three assists, which is his highest in La Liga since its 2019-20 campaign. Lopez also has 36 crosses (nine accurate), 28 corners and 22 chances created this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Great return to begin year De Frutos scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact A knee injury ended De Frutos' 2025 with a game absence, but he returned one matchup later to begin his 2026 on a strong note. The goal marks his fifth this season, and he has logged his five goals on 26 shots (11 on goal) across 16 appearances and starts this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Three saves, one goal conceded Batalla registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Compared to Batella's last appearance of 2025, his first appearance of 2026 was a significant improvement, considering he logged more saves and far fewer goals conceded. Across his last appearances, the goalkeeper logged 12 saves, five goals conceded and a clean sheet.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Getafe scores late to salvage draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

Mauro Arambarri's late header has given Getafe a share of the points at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

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Getafe scores late to salvage draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga