Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 64 - Soccer

Stole Dimitrievski - Makes four saves in win Dimitrievski made four saves and conceded one goal during Monday's 3-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Dimitrievski had another strong performance here, making some important saves that preserved Rayo's comfortable lead. He looked on his way to a third clean sheet over the last four starts, but then he was beaten by Abdon Prats in the 89th minute. The goalkeeper will probably face a tougher challenge during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Converts PK, assists in win Trejo scored a penalty goal, provided an assist, had two shots on goal, created six chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Monday's 3-1 wi...

Impact Trejo had another huge performance, creating a season-high six scoring chances, one of them leading to Alvaro Garcia's goal that made it 2-0 for Rayo. Then, he showed all his class from the penalty spot to score his side's third goal in the 63rd minute. With one goal and five assists over his last five starts, the playmaker will try to remain productive during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Scores in win over Mallorca Garcia scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created two chances and won three tackles during Monday's 3-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Garcia had another strong performance, doubling his side's lead in the 20th minute with a classy finish in front of the goalkeeper and also created a couple of opportunities for his teammates. The winger scored four goals over his last nine starts and will try to keep adding to his tally during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Scores, draws PK in win Sergi scored a goal off five shots (three on target), drew three fouls, including a penalty and was shown a yellow card during Monday's 3-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Sergi made just his third start of the season after playing just 12 minutes over the previous four matches. And the forward made most of the opportunity, opening the scoring for Rayo in the 16th minute, suffering the penalty that resulted in the third goal and leading all players in shots attempted. Radamel Falcao was rested here and will probably be back for Saturday's visit to Valencia, but Sergi showed what he's capable of if given playing time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Provides assist in win Comesana provided an assist, had one off-target shot, made five tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception and drew two fouls during Monday's 3-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Comesana picked up his first assist of the season with a nice through pass that led to Sergi's opener in the 16th minute. Then, the midfielder did what he knows best, bossing the middle of the park and making life easier for the defensive line. With five chances created and 11 tackles over his last three starts, Comesana will try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Mallorca (3-1)

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Rayo beats Mallorca 3-1, stays hot at home in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano has continued its good run at home in the Spanish league by defeating Mallorca 3-1 for its sixth win in seven home matches

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Rayo Vallecano vanquishes Mallorca 3-1 ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Falcao - Available off bench Falcao (thigh) was named to the match-day squad against Mallorca on Monday.

Impact Despite starting just four of his eight appearances this season, Falcao has racked up five goals on 14 shots (nine on target) and two crosses (zero accurate). If he can get into the starting XI down the road, the forward should offer solid fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:SPAINRayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home in the Spanish league when it h...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home

Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home in the Spanish league when it hosts Mallorca

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Falcao - Out 3-4 weeks with injury Falcao suffered an adductor tear and will be out for an estimated three or four weeks, Rayo announced on Monday.

Impact Falcao injured his thigh in Saturday's defeat against Real Madrid, and he will be out for about a month as he recovers. This could be a huge loss for newly-promoted Rayo, who are currently flying high in sixth place in Spain. Falcao has five goals this season, scored at a rate at once every 67 minutes, and Randy Nteka will have to shoulder more of an attacking burden as the striker in Falcao's absence. The good news for the veteran is that the upcoming international break will consume a large chunk of those estimated three-to-four weeks, and he might be almost ready to return by the time La Liga starts back up again.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Takes two shots in loss Nteka took two shots (one on target) and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Nteka was in the starting lineup on Saturday for just the second time in Rayo's last eight La Liga games, but he didn't do much against Real Madrid to convince manager Andoni Iraola to make him a permanent member of the XI. He does have three goals this season however, and 35-year-old Radamel Falcao probably won't be able to play in every single game, so Nteka will still have an important part to play with his side, even if it's as a substitute sometimes.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes two goals against Real Madrid Dimitrievski made five saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Dimitrievski was beaten by strikes from Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema on Saturday, but his side almost stole a point after Radamel Falcao's late header gave Rayo a chance. Dimitrievski will be looking for his fifth clean sheet of the season against Mallorca, which have scored 13 goals in as many La Liga matches, after the international break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Records assist in loss Garcia took four shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Garcia grabbed his first assist of the season on Saturday with a cross to Radamel Falcao, making the final minutes of the game tense for his opponents Real Madrid. Garcia has had a productive start to the season, with four goals and six chances created in 13 appearances, and after the international break he will be ready to continue against Mallorca, which have conceded 19 times in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Scores goal against Real Madrid Falcao subbed into Saturday's match against Real Madrid in the 69th minute and he scored a goal in the 2-1 defeat. He then subbed back out in the 81st minute with an injury concern...

Impact Falcao made a difference in his brief time on the pitch on Saturday as he headed in his fifth goal of the season, coming at a rate of one score every 67 minutes. He will take some time to recover during the international break and will hope to be fit again by the clash against Mallorca on Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano (2-1)

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Real Madrid beats Rayo Vallecano to reclaim first place ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano live score updates: Latest team news, TV channel and start time, plus Barcelona reaction Real Madrid take on Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti's side are currently one point off leaders Real Sociedad, but hav...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona squanders lead in 3-3 draw before Xavi takes over

Barcelona has squandered a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Celta Vigo in its last game under a caretaker coach before Xavi Hernández takes over

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby on tap, Messi to miss PSG game

Defending Premier League champion Manchester City visits Old Trafford and hopes to contain Cristiano Ronaldo

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi

Barcelona faces an important match at Celta Vigo while its club officials are busy negotiating in Qatar to sign Xavi Hernández as its new coach

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Stole Dimitrievski - Earns clean sheet Dimitrievski made four saves to preserve a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Dimitrievski has four clean sheets this season and has allowed a mere 12 goals in 12 appearances this year. The keeper enters Saturday's matchup with Real Madrid riding a two-match shutout streak that he will be hoping to extend.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Records three shots in draw Palazon recorded three shots (one on target), three tackles (three won) and two clearances versus Celta Vigo on Monday.

Impact Palazon has registered 12 shots in his last five matches but has only managed to put two of those efforts on target. Unsurprisingly, the midfielder is goalless over the stretch and remains stuck at just one goal so far this season. He'll look to get back on track against Real Madrid on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Takes two corners Trejo registered two corners and two crosses (zero accurate) in a 27-minute substitute outing versus Celta Vigo on Monday.

Impact Trejo was making his first appearance off the bench, having started all 10 of his prior matches. On the year, the midfielder has notched two goals on nine shots (three on target), six assists, 33 crosses (10 accurate) and 10 corners. Trejo should find himself back in the starting XI and taking corner versus Real Madrid on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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