Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 58 - Soccer

Ivan Balliu - Sent off against Alaves Balliu received a straight red card in the 88th minute of Saturday's defeat against Alaves for violent conduct. He made three clearances, two interceptions and created a chance in...

Impact Balliu has started every single La Liga match for Rayo this season except for one -- a victory against Elche in mid-October -- but he will be suspended for Thursday's clash against Espanyol. Mario Hernandez is likely to replace him at right back for the game.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard scores in Villarreal 2-1 win at Getafe before injury

Gerard Moreno has scored one goal and set up another before being injured during Villarreal's 2-1 win at Getafe in the Spanish league

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Resumen de Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano (1-0)

APRIL 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Fran Garcia - Back in starting XI Garcia (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Garcia missed just one match with a minor injury, but he returns to the XI Saturday in his usual spot at left-back. He's been decent at getting up the pitch this season, producing 21 shots and 99 crosses in his 28 starts.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Out with injury Garcia missed Monday's draw against Valencia with an undisclosed injury.

Impact It is unclear whether Garcia's injury will force him to miss more game time or if it was just for one match, but Kevin Rodrigues replaced him at left back against Valencia.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia CF (1-1)

APRIL 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rayo's winless run extended after draw with Valencia in Liga

Rayo Vallecano’s winless streak in the Spanish league has reached 12 matches after a 1-1 draw at home against Valencia

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Isi Palazon - Assists teammate to save match Palazon had one assist, five shots (three on goal), one cross, one tackle, one foul, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Monday.

Impact In the final moments of the match, Palazon managed to find Sergi for the equalizer in the 83rd minute. This was the midfielder's second assist in his last two appearances, so he may manage to log another in the next one against Deportivo Alaves.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Scores equalizer against Valencia Sergi had one goal on one shot, one cross, one foul and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Monday.

Impact With the clock winding down and his side down a goal, Sergi managed to net in the 83rd minute thanks to the assist from Isi Palazon. The forward has now scored in two consecutive appearances, but this is following a 10 match drought. It remains to be seen how he will do against Deportivo Alaves.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Gives up one goal in draw Dimitrievski had one save and conceded one goal in the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Monday.

Impact Valencia weren't able to put up too much of an offensive fight, but Carlos Soler managed to sneak one shot past Dimitrievski in the 57th minute. The keeper has been playing well, but has conceded five goals in his last three appearances. He will need to do better in the next match against Deportivo Alaves.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Starting against Valencia Garcia is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact Garcia is good to go after supposedly leaving the prior contest with a muscular issue. He hasn't made the score-sheet as often in the second half of the season, but he's still racking up shots and crosses against most opponents and has five goals with three assists for the season.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano aims to end 11-match winless streak Rayo Vallecano hosts Valencia in the Spanish league looking to end an 11-match winless streak that marks its worst run in the competition si...

APRIL 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano aims to end 11-match winless streak

Rayo Vallecano hosts Valencia in the Spanish league looking to end an 11-match winless streak that marks its worst run in the competition since 2003

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes two in draw Dimitrievski conceded two goals and made seven saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Dimitrievski had the misfortune of playing with just 10 men on his side during much of the second half and both goals came after Santi Comesana's dismissal. Over the last three games, he's made 10 saves and conceded four goals, winning no results. Still, he can hope for something to change soon if his own side can find the net. Up next is a visit from Valencia.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Sent off in draw Comesana was sent off after 51 minutes of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Comesana won four-of-six tackles before his dismissal early into the second half. While he's had some high-tackling games in recent weeks, picking up bookings isn't helpful for a defensive player. He'll now miss Monday's match against Valencia and Unai Lopez could help fill the gap in midfield.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Scores in draw Sergi scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Sergi scored for the first time in 11 matches despite starting each of the last six contests. He'll need to take advantage of his efforts against Valencia, which have conceded the fifth-most goals in La Liga.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Assists. leaves early Garcia provided one assist from one chance created and left after 73 minutes of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada due to a muscular injury, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Garcia did well against his former club by also making four interceptions, but his day was cut short as the hosts began their comeback. He still has plenty of time to recover before Monday's match against Valencia, and Pathe Ciss could take his place in the lineup if needed.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Logs assist in draw Palazon provided one assist from five chances created on five crosses (three accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Palazon had an exceptionally productive performance that reflected his team's solid play and a weaker opponent. He'll hope to turn this into another start against Valencia, which have conceded the fifth-most goals in La Liga.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Scores in draw Catena scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and made 14 clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Catena has recorded 27 total clearances in his last three matches but even scoring himself wasn't enough to earn a victory for his side. He's sure to face another busy match against Valencia, which have scored the fifth-most goals in La Liga.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Granada CF vs Rayo Vallecano (2-2)

APRIL 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Controversial late penalty rescues Granada a draw vs. Rayo Vallecano ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

APRIL 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Unai Lopez - On bench against Granada Lopez (thigh) is in Rayo's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Granada.

Impact Lopez has missed Rayo's last six La Liga games with a thigh injury he suffered in early February, but he's back with the team and could see some playing time off the bench Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Suspended against Granada Trejo will miss Sunday's clash against Granada with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Trejo picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in the defeat to Atletico Madrid before the international break, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Santi Comesana could move up into attacking midfield in his absence for the match.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes one in loss Dimitrievski made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Dimitrievski couldn't do much to stop Koke's perfectly-placed shot into the far post in the 49th minute but, other than that, had a nice performance, denying the opposition other goals with interventions on clear opportunities. Dimitrievski has been in the middle of a fight for a starting spot with Luca Zidane over the last few weeks and will probably have another opportunity to prove his value during Apr. 3 visit to Granada.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Makes eight clearances in loss Catena made one tackle and eight clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Catena played well once again despite the loss, leading all players in clearances and having the best against opposing forwards most of the times. The centre back has been thriving as of late, with four or more clearances in nine of his last 10 starts. Up next for him is Apr. 3 visit to Granada.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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