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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jorge De Frutos - Injured early De Frutos was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Monday's clash with Betis.

Impact De Frutos was brought off with an injury during the first half Monday and had to be replaced by Fran Perez. De Frutos has started in almost every match and is a big loss for the coming period if he's ruled out. There's only two domestic matches remaining before the winter break, so if De Frutos can't go against Elche on Dec. 21 he would have an extended break to recover.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Nearing return Trejo (strain) is nearing a return from a muscular injury but isn't ready yet for Monday's clash against Betis, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference. "Oscar isn't going t...

Impact Trejo is very close from making his return from a muscular injury and that could happen on Sunday against Elche if everything goes as planned until then. That said, he has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his return will have no impact on the starting XI.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Díaz - Available against Betis Diaz (knee) is back available for Monday's clash against Betis, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference. "We'll have Pedro back by tomorrow."

Impact Diaz has fully recovered from his knee injury and is back available for Monday's clash against Betis. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter for Rayo Vallecano this season and will likely claim back a similar role in upcoming fixtures as some players will leave to the AFCON as well.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Returns in Conference League Espino (personal) featured 30 minutes off bench in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Jagiellonia Bialystok, confirming he is back available for Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Espino missed Sunday's clash against Espanyol due to personal reasons but was back available and featured 30 minutes in Thursday's Conference League clash against Jagiellonia Bialystok. This is great news for Rayo Vallecano since he will add an option in the backline, although he will likely remain a bench option moving forward like he has mainly been this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Features off bench Gumbau (undisclosed) featured a few minutes off bench in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Conference League, confirming he is fit moving forward for Rayo...

Impact Gumbau was forced off early in the second half of Sunday's defeat against Espanyol due to an injury that revealed to be minor since he was back available and played a few minutes in Thursday's Conference League clash. This is great news for Rayo Vallecano since he started the last two games in the midfield and will likely find back that spot in Monday's clash against Betis.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • goal

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Isi Palazon - Makes three clearances in loss Isi Palazon generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Espanyol.

Impact Palazon had a quiet outing on offense, but helped on defense with a season-high three clearances. The midfielder also won the second-most duels (nine) for Rayo in the match. That was his 12th start in 14 overall appearances, with one goal and two assists over that span.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Sends in eight crosses at Espanyol Ratiu registered eight crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Ratiu led Rayo matching his season-high in crosses, but couldn't find the back the net to avoid the road loss. The right-back co-led his side in interceptions (two) on defense. He started in all 15 games so far and assisted once.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Makes seven clearances in loss Lejeune generated seven clearancesand one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Espanyol.

Impact Lejeune led Rayo in clearances as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback now has 78 clearances in 15 starts. He also won the second-most aerials (three) for his side during the match.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Makes one save in loss Batalla made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Batalla had a game to forget, making one or less saves for the fourth time in 15 starts. The goalkeeper still has five clean sheets over that span, but all of them were in his last eight games. He will now look to bounce back against Betis on Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Suspension cleared Ciss is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Ciss has served his two-match ban due to the straight red card he received against Real Oviedo and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder has been a regular starter in the midfield this season and could claim back that role in Monday's clash against Betis.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Leaves injured Gumbau was forced off the field in the 51st minute of Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to an apparent injury.

Impact Gumbau would start Sunday but would have to leave the field soon after halftime, exiting with an apparent injury. This is something to monitor for the club, as they are limited in the midfield as suspensions and injuries stack up. However, he did pick up a yellow card right before his injury, possibly exiting due to caution and not being injured.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Two yellow cards Sunday Lopez was shown a red card in the 63rd minute of Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Lopez was given a yellow card early in the first half and couldn't keep his head the rest of the match, sent off in the 63rd minute after another yellow card. This will lead to a one-match ban, returning to face Elche on Dec. 21. He's a regular in the midfield, so this will force a change, leaving a spot to fill, with Pathe Ciss likely to fill his spot next match after serving a suspension of his own.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Bench option Nteka (strain) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Nteka is with the team Sunday and has finally recovered from his knee injury after three games out. He has only appeared off the bench in his three appearances this season and should continue in a bench role, a minor player for the club.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 7 - Bleacher Nation The upcoming fixture list in LaLiga includes sixth-place Espanyol hosting 10th-place Rayo Vallecano -- two top-half teams -- on Sunday, Dece...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Where to Watch Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Espanyol (sixth) and Rayo Vallecano (10th) play on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET, in a matchup between two clubs residing in the top half of LaLiga.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Randy Nteka - Could return Sunday Nteka (undisclosed) is in the final phase of his recovery and could return for Sunday's clash against Espanyol, coach Inigo Perez said in the press conference.

Impact Nteka missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury that he almost has fully recovered from since he is in the final steps to return. This could happen in Sunday's clash against Espanyol, although he should resume the bench role he has been dealt since the start of the campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Doubtful to play Sunday Espino is doubtful to play Sunday against Espanyol due to a personal matter, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Espino suffered the passing of his father earlier this week, and the defender has received special permission from the club to miss time. Espino didn't play in the Copa del Rey against Avila earlier this week, and it's uncertain whether he'll be available for this contest.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Andrei Ratiu - Makes eight clearances in draw Ratiu had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Ratiu led Rayo Vallecano with a season-high eight clearances during the home draw. The right-back also logged the most chances created and duels won (six) for his side. He started in all 14 games so far, with one assist to his name.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Starts, assists vs Valencia Gumbau assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Gumbau created Nobel Mendy's opener in the first half with his first assist in the campaign. That was also his first start in 2025-26 after seven appearances off bench. The midfielder logged season-highs in shots, crosses, chances created (three), tackles (four) and clearances (two) in the match.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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