Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 60 - Soccer

Óscar Valentín - Plays in Copa del Rey Valentin (ankle) started and played the full 90 minutes of Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Betis.

Impact Valentin had to come off early in last weekend's loss against Real Madrid with an ankle injury, but he looked fine Thursday and should be available against Cadiz on Sunday as well.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia ends Athletic's run, returns to Copa del Rey final

Valencia has prevented Athletic Bilbao from reaching its third straight Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win in the second leg of the semifinals

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Non-league team aims for FA Cup quarterfinals

Fifth-tier club Boreham Wood looks to cause a major shock when it visits Everton in fifth round of the FA Cup

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Alejandro Catena - Suspended against Cadiz Catena will miss Sunday's clash against Cadiz with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Catena picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Real Madrid, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Mario Suarez or Nikola Maras would likely replace him in central defense for the match.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia waits on Gayà for Copa semifinal against Athletic

Valencia may get a much-needed boost for its struggling defense with the return of Spain international José Luis Gayà in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Athletic Bilbao on Wedne...

MARCH 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Óscar Valentín - Comes off injured against Real Madrid Valentin was subbed out in the 65th minute of Saturday's defeat against Real Madrid after suffering an ankle injury. He took a shot, made two interceptions and won two of two tackl...

Impact Valentin was on the wrong end of a strong tackle from Casemiro on Sunday and he suffered an ankle injury. He was replaced in the game by Pathe Ciss, but he will have a week to try and recover before Rayo's next game against Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Suarez - Takes five shots in loss Suarez had five shots (one on target) and made one tackle, six clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Suarez made just his second start of the season and had a nice performance not only on his usual defensive duties but also as a dangerous set-piece weapon, racking up five shots, which included a header off a corner kick brilliantly saved by opposing goalkeeper when the match was still scoreless. The centre back will hope this showing was good enough for him to remain as a starter for Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Takes eight shots in loss Sergi had eight shots (two on target) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Sergi extended his scoreless streak for seven matches but it wasn't because of a lack of effort as the forward paced all players in shots attempted with a season-high eight tries. The forward will hope this showing helps him to remain in the lineup for Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Creates four chances in loss Trejo had one shot on goal, created four chances, sent in six crosses (five accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Trejo showcased his playmaking skills here, always putting his teammates in scoring position from both open play and set pieces. The attacker is having some ups and downs this season, but remains a core piece of a Rayo team that is currently exceeding expectations. Up next for Trejo is Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Zidane - Concedes late goal in loss Zidane made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Zidane had a nice performance here, posting a season high in saves and looked on verge of keeping his first clean sheet of the season. But then, in the 82nd minute, the goalkeeper couldn't do much when Karim Benzema appeared completely unmarked after a one-two combinantion with Vinicius Junior to slot the ball into the net. Zidane currently looks to be Rayo's first-choice keeper, having started five times over the last seven matches. Up next for him is Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid (0-1)

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Karim Benzema rescues Real Madrid with late winner vs. Rayo Vallecano ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Benzema's late goal gives Madrid 1-0 win at Rayo, grows lead

Karim Benzema has scored late to snatch Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano and extend its lead of the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid live score, updates, highlights & lineups from La Liga ' Sporting News Real Madrid will look to extend its lead atop La Liga when it travels to face Rayo Vallecano in what is expected to be a heated match at the...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano: Live stream, start time, how to watch La Liga 2022 How to watch Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Esteban Saveljich - On bench Saturday Saveljich (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Saveljich left early last match, but he's healthy enough to be on the bench Saturday. That said, it doesn't look like he's healthy enough to start having started every game since November with Mario Suarez taking his spot on the back line against Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Eriksen to return, Neymar could start for PSG

Christian Eriksen is expected to make his Brentford debut eight months after the Denmark international’s cardiac arrest at the European Championship

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Seville derby renews after player hit by object in last game

Sevilla and Real Betis will revive their heated rivalry on Sunday six weeks after their last clash was marred by fan violence against a Sevilla player

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Resumen de Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano (2-1)

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Esteban Saveljich - Suffers injury in loss Saveljich suffered an injury during Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche, according to Sergio Lopez of Union Rayo.

Impact Saveljich went down at a tough time as his side were no longer to hang onto their early lead. He'll now hope to recover in time for Saturday's visit from Real Madrid, and Mario Suarez could replace him in the lineup if Saveljich is still unfit by then.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Zidane - Concedes two in loss Zidane conceded two goals and made three saves during Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Zidane returned to the lineup for the first time in three matches but it didn't change a third loss in four starts during 2022. He'll hope to stay in the side against Real Madrid, though that could be a poor matchup against the league leaders.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Creates one chance in loss Trejo created one chance from five crosses (three accurate) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Trejo started for the first time in three matches and kept up some consistency in his production. It helps to also be the leading set piece taker, so his value can be reliable when his minutes aren't guaranteed to be so. Up next is a visit from Real Madrid, which have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Starts in loss Sergi put one shot off target and created one chance in 70 minutes of Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Sergi returned to the lineup for the first time in five matches but still couldn't reverse his side's losing streak in 2022. Life won't get much easier with Real Madrid and Sevilla coming up in two of the next three matches.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Provides assist in loss Palazon provided one assist from one chance created and put four shots off target during Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Palazon has taken far more shots (43) than provided crosses (27) en route to recording his first assist Friday. As he's also failed to put a shot on target in three straight games, it's hard to trust him too much ahead of a visit from Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Scores in loss Garcia scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and logged four crosses (two accurate) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Garcia scored for the first time this season but Rayo continued their struggles in 2022. This match also represented his first time starting in three games and he wasted no time turning in a solid performance. However, he'll have an even tougher matchup during Saturday's visit from Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Valencia ends Athletic's run, returns to Copa del Rey final

MATCHDAY: Non-league team aims for FA Cup quarterfinals

Valencia waits on Gayà for Copa semifinal against Athletic

Benzema's late goal gives Madrid 1-0 win at Rayo, grows lead

MATCHDAY: Eriksen to return, Neymar could start for PSG

Seville derby renews after player hit by object in last game