SERGIO CAMELLO NEWS

Goal in draw Camello scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact The Spanish U23 international struck his second of the season Saturday from his only attempt on target to post the game's opening goal. He also worked to help his team mates in defense, contributing three clearances and an interception. It was his second goal, his last being seven appearances ago. If he is not in the starting eleven he is usually called from the bench to add attacking flair to the second half of games.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the line Saturday Camello (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Camello is good to go as expected after leaving early in mid week against Barcelona. The forward makes his second consecutive start having scored once through the opening three matches of La Liga.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Camello (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "The three are fit and available. The other day, the three changes were...

Impact Camello has overcome his issues after coming off injured in Thursday's match, as he is set to be an option Saturday. That said, it is now known he was never injured and instead dealing with fatigue. He has started in one of his three appearances to begin the season, so it is up in the air where he will lineup Saturday, likely being left on the bench.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up issue Camello was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Camello picked up an injury midway through the second half and had to come off the pitch. Gerard Gumbau came on to replace Camello, though it would likely be Randy Nteka who comes into the starting XI if the injury to Camello proves to be a serious one. Camello will have limited time to recover before a Saturday trip to Espanyol.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Camello scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Camello entered the match in the 63rd minute and scored what would end up being the game winning goal in the 84th. The goal puts Camello a third of the way to last season's total after making 31 appearances for Rayo last campaign.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in three shots Camello registered three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Granada.

Impact Camello was okay in his 65 minutes of play, notching three shots and two chances created in the win. Despite being a forward, this was only his second match with three or more shots in his past seven appearances. He has gone without a goal in his last six contests.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Camello scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Betis.

Impact Camello scored his third goal of the season Sunday, his first since he scored a brace on Jan. 2. It came in the 78th minute on an unassisted strike, a goal which took the 2-0 lead in the match. He finished the match with three shots, one chance created and two clearances in his 30 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Tuesday Camello scored two goals while taking three shots (all on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Camello opened the scoring in first half stoppage time before adding a second goal in the 47th while leading Rayo with three shots in the match. The goals were Camello's first of the season and his first goal involvement since September.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wasteful in defeat Camello recorded four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Girona.

Impact Camello took a season-high four shots but all of them were off target. He has been a rotational player for Rayo this season (four starts in 10 games) and has one assist and zero goals to show for his efforts.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Camello assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Camello was charging into the box at full speed, but his clever vision allowed him to set up Alvaro Garcia with a perfect through ball. Camello has three starts and six appearances since completing a switch from Betis near the end of the transfer window, but this was his first goal contribution of the campaign.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Rayo switch Camello has signed with Rayo Vallecano on a permanent basis after spending the 2022-23 season on loan from Atletico Madrid, his new club announced.

Impact Camello tallied six goals and five assists from 38 La Liga appearances (27 starts) for Rayo Vallecano last season, and while he was linked with a move to Cadiz, he wanted to remain with the Vallecas club. The agreement between both clubs has been done a while ago, but the announcement came late since Camello spent the summer playing for Spain in the U21 European Championship.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Successful loan stint Camello tallied six goals and five assists from 38 La Liga appearances (27 starts) this season for Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Camello surprisingly beat out Raul de Tomas and Radamel Falcao to become Rayo's starting striker for much of this campaign, though he did fade away from the XI for the final month. The 22-year-old is set to return to his parent club Atletico Madrid this summer, but don't be surprised to see him on the move once again ahead of 2023/24.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eventual game winner Camello scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 2-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact Camello entered the match in the 68th minute and scored what would end up being the game winning goal in the 80th. The goal was the sixth in 33 appearances for the forward as he's second on the club in goals and shots while being tied for the team-lead with five assists.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Get assist Camello assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Barcelona.

Impact Camello assisted Rayo's first goal to give them an early lead Wednesday. He has started in three of the last five matches, totaling two assists in that span to up his total on the year to five. This is his only season in La Liga where the forward has totaled multiple goals and assists, having not recorded any assists with just one goal during his four years spent at Atletico Madrid.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in draw Camello created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Girona. He also too two shots in the match.

Impact Camello set up an Oscar Trejo strike Saturday for his fourth assist of the season, and his first since the turn of the calendar year. He's also averaging 2.6 shots per 90 minutes in La Liga.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Camello took two shots and made a clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Camello has started in all 10 of Rayo's La Liga matches since the World Cup break, scoring three goals in that span and recording six games with multiple shots taken.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Villarreal Camello scored one goal on three shots (one on target) and made two clearances in Monday's 1-0 win at Villarreal.

Impact Camello scored the lone goal Monday, a 70th minute effort off an assist by Oscar Trejo. The goal was enough to secure all three points for Rayo, as well as bring Camello level with Isi Palazon for the team's lead in goals with five. Camello also has racked up three assists in 19 appearances (16 starts). He has been in particularly good form since the World Cup break, as he has three goals and an assist in five matches (all starts).

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting Rayo beats Villarreal 1-0 in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano has defeated Villarreal 1-0 on the road in the Spanish league to get back in the fight for European places

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in loss against Betis Camello scored a goal off five shots (one on target), made three clearances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Camello was at the right place to benefit from a long rebound given away by the goalkeeper and sent the ball home to draw things level at 1-1 in the 20th minute. The forward kept playing well and paced his side in shots attempted but couldn't find the target again. That's now back-to-back matches with a goal for him since returning to play after the World Cup break and he'll try to make it three in-a-row during Saturday's visit to Valladolid.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring early Camello scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Girona.

Impact Camello found the back of the net in the second minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the forward as he also has a team-high three assists in his 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Sevilla Camello took three shots (two on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Camello was once again very dangerous up front for Rayo on Saturday. He's averaging 2.7 shots per 90 minutes this season with two goals since the start of October.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in win Camello scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Cadiz.

Impact After being benched last match for Radamel Falcao, Camelo finally proved why he should be worthy of the starting forward position with two contributions of goals in the match. The young Spaniard seems to be getting in a better scoring form with two goals on 10 shots (two on target) in the last five matches

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First career La Liga goal Camello scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Monday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Camello found the back of the net after 40 minutes, scoring his first career La Liga goal. The forward looks to have taken over as the starter for Rayo since joining in the Summer as he's started six matches so far this year.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo scores late to beat last-place Elche in Spanish league

Unai López has scored with a volley from outside the area in the final minute of stoppage time to give Rayo Vallecano a 2-1 come-from-behind win over last-placed Elche in the Spani...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS