Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 4 - Soccer

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

Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander Prediction and Betting Tips | September 5th 2026 Rayo Vallecano and Racing Santander face off at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday as the early weeks of the 2026-27 La Liga campaign roll on.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Raul De Tomas - Uncertain future at Rayo De Tomas has an uncertain future at Rayo Vallecano since manager Benat San Jose hasn't told the striker whether he'll be in his plans for the 2026/27 season, according to Union Ray...

Impact De Tomas was registered as a first-team player, but San Jose didn't disclose if he'll be part of the squad, saying he's "waiting to hear from the club to see how we can proceed." Until there's clarity, it's unclear whether the veteran striker will be an option for a forward line that doesn't have much depth behind Sergio Camello and Alemao.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Expected to miss three more weeks Felipe (hamstring) is still recovering from a high-grade tear in his hamstring and is likely to remain ou a further three weeks, according to Pablo Villa of Marca.

Impact Felipe has been out to open the season after suffering a serious injury in his hamstring, still unable to recover after a few weeks. That said, he will continue on the sidelines, as the defender will likely remain out for a further three weeks as he recovers. This will leave him eyeing a return following the September break, giving the club a bit more depth from the bench once he returns.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Five saves despite loss Daniel Cardenas recorded five saves and allowed five goals in Monday's 5-2 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Cardenas stopped five of the 10 shots he faced during Monday's defeat. That's certainly not a bad return, but against this sort of volume and quality, it was always going to be difficult for Cardenas to do much of anything. He will hope to make more of some easier matches coming up.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Unfortunate own goal Lejeune had an own goal and three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 5-2 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Lejeune put past his own keeper once during Monday's loss. The good news is, that own goal did very little to change the outcome of the match, as it never looked competitive. The bad news is that Lejeune still did score an own goal during a one-sided loss that was never very close.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Adds assist Garcia assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 5-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Garcia created a single chance during Monday's clash, and it turned into an assist. The attacker did brilliantly well throughout the match even against a top opponent. Garcia should remain a huge part of the attack for the foreseeable future as the talisman in the front three.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Assists in defeat Lopez assisted once to go with three crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Monday's 5-2 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Lopez provided one assist and sent in three corners during Monday's loss. The midfielder was a big part of the attack throughout and linked up well with the front. Lopez should continue to be a big part of the attack as he links the different phases of the match in a decent group.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Nets brace in loss Camello scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 5-2 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Camello got on the scoresheet with a brace during Monday's loss. It was always going to be an incredibly difficult clash but a brace is a great return for Camello during such a tough clash. He will hope to build on this against Racing Santander after a good start to the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Joins Rayo on loan Audero has joined Rayo Vallecano on loan from Como for the remainder of the season.

Impact Audero arrives at Rayo with extensive experience in Italian football, having represented Juventus, Venezia, Sampdoria, Inter Milan, Palermo and Cremonese during his career. The goalkeeper spent his two most recent loan spells away from Como with Palermo and Cremonese. Audero is expected to serve as Rayo's first-choice goalkeeper while Augusto Batalla remains sidelined with injury, giving him an immediate opportunity to earn regular minutes before facing increased competition once Batalla returns.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mujaid Sadick - Joins Rayo Vallecano on loan Sadick was loaned to Rayo Vallecano from Belgian side Genk until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Impact Sadick is a versatile defender who featured as a right-sided center-back over the last campaign with his former club. During that period, he scored two goals while averaging 4.6 clearances and 2.1 tackles per contest in the Belgian league. He'll add an interesting defender to his new team, although it's unlikely that he'll displace Florian Lejeune from the starting lineup, potentially competing more often with Ivan Balliu on the right flank if Andrei Ratiu ends up leaving the club.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

"Flick's new love" - Fans believe Barcelona star has become Hansi Flick's favourite after seeing him in line-up vs Rayo Vallecano Fans have labelled Xavi Espart as Hansi Flick's 'new love' after the youngster was named in Barcelona's starting lineup for their LaLiga clash against Rayo Vallecano.

AUGUST 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for La Liga game on August 31, 2026 Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Camp Nou in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 La Liga season, with Hansi Flick's side looking to maintain i...

AUGUST 31 • BOLAVIP.COM

Barcelona Possible Lineup Against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga Barcelona’s possible lineup against Rayo Vallecano, with Hansi Flick considering changes and Rodri potentially starting on the bench.

AUGUST 31 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rayo Vallecano Possible Lineup Against Barcelona in LaLiga Rayo Vallecano’s possible lineup against Barcelona in LaLiga, with Sergio Camello expected to lead the attack at the Camp Nou.

AUGUST 31 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction and Betting Tips | August 31st 2026 Reigning La Liga champions Barcelona welcome Rayo Vallecano to Camp Nou for a Spanish top-flight match on Monday. Barca enjoy a dominant historical head-to-head record against the...

AUGUST 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Isi Palazon - Out at least two weeks Palazon will not make Monday's match against Barcelona and will be out for at least two weeks, according to coach Benat San Jose, per Union Rayo. "Isi will be sidelined, at least a...

Impact Palazon had been forced off just 17 minutes into a recent match against Alaves after feeling discomfort in his left leg, and this confirmed timeline costs Rayo Vallecano its captain and one of its main attacking references for one of the season's most demanding fixtures. Randy Nteka figures to continue deputizing for him in the attacking midfield role during his absence.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Spotted in training Palazon (strain) was shown in the background of a training picture posted by the club Thursday.

Impact Palazon appears to be recovered and taking part in group practice, though it remains to be seen if he's ready for meaningful minutes after being forced off in his last start on Aug. 20. If fully fit, the attacking midfielder will likely play a role in upcoming fixtures, limiting Randy Nteka to a substitute spot and sharing offensive responsibilities with Jorge De Frutos and Sergio Camello. In any case, Palazon is still looking for his first goal or assist of the season, recording one shot and tree crosses across 81 minutes of league play.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Loaned to Rayo Vallecano Pedrosa will spend the rest of the 2026/27 season on loan at Rayo Vallecano from Sevilla, who made the transaction official Thursday.

Impact Pedrosa has been a useful left-back with attacking projection for both Sevilla and Elche over the last few years, but he failed to earn a regular role during his last loan spell with the latter of those teams. He did score one goal and one assist over 26 league appearances (eight starts) in 2025/26 while boosting his creative output with occasional corner kicks. His role at the Vallecano side remains to be defined, but he should be expected to contend for the spot currently occupied by Jozhua Vertrouwd.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Successfully undergoes surgery Batalla successfully underwent surgery at FREMAP Hospital in Majadahonda for the tibia fracture he suffered in his right leg against Deportivo Alaves, the club posted.

Impact Batalla is facing a lengthy layoff after the injury was confirmed following a rough collision in that match, with reports suggesting an absence of at least three months and potentially up to six. That timeline points to a possible return around December at the earliest. Daniel Cardenas is expected to continue as Rayo's starting goalkeeper in the meantime while Batalla begins his recovery process.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Out at least three months Batalla (leg) is set to miss at least three months of action due to a broken tibia, according to Marcos Del Bano of Marca.

Impact Batalla is facing rough news to start the season, as after a rough collision in Thursday's draw against Alaves, he has been confirmed to have suffered a broken tibia. This will force him to the sidelines for at least three months and up to six months, hopefully returning sometime in December at best. This will force Rayo to continue without their starting keeper, leaving Daniel Cardenas to start moving forward.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Facing potentially serious shin injury Batalla will undergo medical tests Friday to determine the severity of a shin injury suffered in Thursday's draw against Alaves, with initial signs not encouraging, according to El...

Impact Batalla left the pitch on a stretcher after a collision with Toni Martinez and struggled to make it to the locker room afterward, with doctors still working to determine whether there's bone damage or another underlying issue. He's started both of Rayo's matches in goal so far this season, conceding a pair of goals, but this scare now puts that run in real jeopardy, and Daniel Cardenas would likely step in between the posts if Batalla is sidelined for an extended stretch.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • YOUTUBE

Unai Lopez - Poor efficiency in service Lopez registered one shot (one on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez took eight corners and did have a shot on goal, but only two of the midfielder's 11 crosses were considered accurate. Lopez's numbers might be impressive on the surface but that level of inefficiency won't generate good results against a Barcelona team which gave up only 36 goals in last year's LaLiga campaign.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Tallies assist Jorge De Frutos assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact De Frutos assisted on Rayo Vallecano's lone goal but did not create many chances in the final third otherwise. That's not going to be good enough against a Barcelona team which only gave up 36 goals in LaLiga last season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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