ALVARO GARCIA NEWS

On bench Garcia (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Girona.

Impact Garcia has returned to play after missing only one match, as he is on the bench Wednesday. He will look to return to the starting XI in their next match after testing his legs against Girona, as he had started in the last three matches before his injury.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Girona Garcia is questionable for Wednesday's match against Girona, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Yes, they are now training, they will train with the group and, as I always say, dep...

Impact Garcia is looking to return Wednesday after missing the club's last match due to undisclosed issues. He has started in three of the four matches he has been available for, so they will hope to have him as an option. His availability will likely come down to a fitness test ahead of game time, with a bench role probably the best he will do.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Espanyol Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Garcia opened the scoring in the fourth minute, assisted by Adrian Embarba. In addition to his goal, Garcia completed a dribble and contributed defensively with three tackles and a clearance. This was his first goal of the season. Last season, he scored six goals and will be looking to improve on that tally this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Garcia (undisclosed) is starting for Rayo during Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Garcia returns as expected after leaving early in mid week against Barcelona. The attacker makes his second consecutive start for Rayo on Saturday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday Garcia (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "The three are fit and available. The other day, the three changes were d...

Impact Garcia was brought off early in Tuesday's match but has now been announced to not be dealing with an injury and only with fatigue, leaving him as an option for Saturday. He is an important player when fit, starting in their last match and likely to gain the start again Saturday now that he is healthy.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off early Garcia was forced off during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Barcelona due to an apparent injury.

Impact Garcia had been struggling with an issue for Saturday's clash with Getafe, but managed to return to the bench. For Tuesday's clash he was given the start, but perhaps too early, as he had to come off due to injury. Garcia will have limited time to recover before a Saturday trip to Espanyol.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Passes fitness test Garcia (undisclosed) is on the bench for Rayo during Saturday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Garcia makes the squad after passing a late fitness test following last week's absence against Real Sociedad. The attacker was a locked in starter when fit last season, but settles for a role on the bench to start Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Garcia (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Getafe, according to manager Inigo Perez. "There is one more training session left and we will see how Alvaro Garc...

Impact Garcia missed the opener due to injury but could be set to return Saturday. He will go through one more training session to decide his availability, likely facing a fitness test to make the final decision. He is supposed to hold a prominent role this season after starting in 30 of his 32 appearances last year, so expect him to possibly get the start if fit.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Sociedad Garcia (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, according to manager Inigo Perez. "At the moment he will not travel and he will have to continue little by lit...

Impact Garcia picked up an injury during the pre-season, having gone down against Bournemouth with an undisclosed issue. That issue will now force him to miss the start of the season, as he is out for their season opener Sunday. It is unknown when he will return, but the club will hope soon, as he is set to be a regular starter. Expect Adrian Embara to take Garcia's spot while he is out.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscular problem Garcia is dealing with a minor muscular problem and won't be available for Saturday's friendly match against Wolverhampton, according to Union Rayo.

Impact The injury is not expected to be serious, and Garcia shouldn't have issues to be available for the Aug. 18 season opener at Real Sociedad. Rayo are simply being extra cautious with a player that figures to be a regular starter in 2024/25.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Garcia registered four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Garcia was his side's most productive attacker Saturday as he led the team in shots (four) and chances created (three). He also recorded multiple crosses for the fifth consecutive match. He was subbed off in the 76th minute for Pep Chavarria.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Registers six crosses Garcia had two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Valencia.

Impact Garcia got his second start in a row following his return from an injury three matches ago. He was decent, leading his team in crosses with six while adding on two shots in the draw. Over his past two starts, he has registered one chance created, four shots and 13 crosses in 156 minutes of play.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sunday Garcia (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Villarreal.

Impact Garcia had returned to training earlier in the week, and his presence on the bench will provide the team a massive boost in the final meters. Garcia is among the top scorers on the team with six goals across 26 appearances (25 starts) this season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training this week Garcia (hamstring) returned to training earlier this week and could be an option to face Villarreal on Sunday, Jesus Garzon Lopez of Union Rayo reports.

Impact Garcia has been a regular for Rayo Vallecano this season when healthy, as he has started in all but one of his 26 appearances while scoring six goals. He's likely to play off the bench given he hasn't seen action since March 31, but either way, his return to the squad should give Rayo a massive boost in the final third.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with injury Garcia (hamstring) is still recovering from injury and is a few more weeks away from returning, confirmed manager Inigo Perez. "Alvaro's case is a muscle injury. I am not a doctor,...

Impact Garcia is expected to miss another three weeks following his hamstring injury at the end of March. He had started the last nine matches played in a row in the attacking midfield, scoring twice with 37 crosses (12 accurate) and 12 chances created in that span. His absence means that Pep Chavarria would get the call to start in the attacking midfield, alongside Jorge De Frutos and Isi Palazon.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Garcia was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo due to an injury.

Impact Garcia was forced off in the 15th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Andrei Ratiu. More information about the extent of Garcia's injury should be available following the match.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Garcia (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Garcia was a doubt in the buildup to the match after missing last week's match against Alaves.. The attacker had started six straight matches prior to last week's absence scoring two goals over that timeframe.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip discomfort Garcia (hip) was not an option during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Alaves, confirmed manager Inigo Perez. "He had some minor discomfort throughout the week and we have chosen for him to re...

Impact Garcia was replaced by Jorge De Frutos in the attacking midfield as he picked up a hip injury. Per manager Inigo Perez, it does not seem that it is an issue to worry about and will look to return Sunday versus Real Betis. He has started the last seven games played in a row, totaling two goals with 34 crosses (10 accurate), 12 chances created and 11 clearances in that span.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Mallorca Garcia scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and sent in five crosses (three accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia was a big threat from the left wing but his biggest contribution came with him stepping inside the six-yard box and benefiting from a bad clearance to slot the ball into the empty net and momentarily draw things level at 1-1 in the 76th minute. That's now two goals over the last three starts for the attacker, who will try to keep it up during next Sunday's home clash against Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Garcia took an off target shot, crossed nine times (two accurate) and created four chances during Monday's 2-1 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Garcia was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Rayo leading his side in both crosses and chances created. The midfielder has scored once while taking seven shots, creating six chances and crossing 20 times over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with goal Garcia scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia announced his return to the lineup with gusto Wednesday, scoring after missing the last match due to suspension. The goal was Garcia's sixth of the season and his first goal involvement since a November match versus Girona. Garcia's six goals lead a Rayo Vallecano attack that ranks second to bottom of La Liga in goals scored this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension return Garcia has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Garcia missed the scoreless draw against Real Sociedad on Saturday after being sent off in the second half of the defeat against Las Palmas on Jan. 20, but he should return to the starting lineup right away. After all, Garcia has been a starter in all but one of his 18 appearances during the current league campaign, where he has racked up four goals and one assist.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Garcia was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia was shown his second yellow card in the 81st minute forcing Rayo down to ten men. The midfielder will miss next week's match against Real Sociedad through suspension.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Copa del Rey Garcia came off the bench during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Girona in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Garcia missed out against Getafe in La Liga due to an undisclosed issue but was deemed fit to make his return in the cup. When fit Garcia has been one of the most important pieces of the starting XI with four goals and one assist in 17 appearances (16 starts.) Those sort of numbers put him on pace for new highs in goals and goal contributions if he can continue that rate in the second half of the domestic campaign.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Missed match with Getafe Garcia (undisclosed) was not an option for Jan 2 clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Garcia was forced to miss last match with an undisclosed. The good news is the midfielder has an extra week to recover from his injury, which means barring any set backs, the midfielder could be an option for Jan 20 clash with Las Palmas. However if he does not recover in time, then Jorge De Frutos will get the call again in the left midfield for Rayo.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE