Alavés vs. Rayo Vallecano - News - April 16, 2022

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Ivan Balliu - Sent off against AlavesBalliu 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...

ImpactBalliu 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.

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Edgar Mendez - Injured again versus RayoMendez was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Rayo Vallecano in the 75th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot, created two chances and won two of two tac...

ImpactMendez was active in Saturday's game but his day was cut short due to an injury, the severity of which is unclear at the moment. Martin subbed in for him against Rayo, but Miguel and Jason are another options who could start in his place up front against Mallorca on Tuesday if necessary.

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Luis Rioja - Suffers injury against RayoRioja was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Rayo Vallecano in the 86th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made two clearances and an interception in the match befor...

ImpactThe severity of Rioja's potential injury is unclear as of yet, but he has started every single La Liga game this season for Alaves except one -- a 3-0 defeat to Valencia on Aug. 27 in which he subbed on at halftime. Manu Garcia or Miguel could fill in for him on the left wing Tuesday against Mallorca if necessary.

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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

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

ImpactGarcia 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.

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