Rayo Vallecano Team News - Soccer

James Rodriguez signs with Leon in the Mexican first division and could play in the Club World Cup

After a brief stint with Rayo Vallecano, James Rodríguez' next stop in Mexico’s top flight will be with eight-time champion Leon, one of three Mexican teams which have qualified fo...

7 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pathe Ciss - Won't face Osasuna Ciss registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21st minute, so he'll be s...

Impact Ciss won't face Osasuna after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. The central midfielder has been a regular for Rayo throughout the campaign, but due to his defensive-minded role, he doesn't carry a lot of upside. He should be eligible to return against Girona on Jan. 26.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Productive in Friday's win Palazon generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-1 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Although he was not involved in either of his side's goals, Palazon still had a productive outing Friday. He recorded a season-high four accurate crosses, took three corners in his fifth straight match and created multiple chances for the sixth time this season. He was replaced in the 75th minute by Ivan Balliu.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Assists winner Friday Camello assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Camello set up the match-winning goal Friday as he assisted Jorge De Frutos' strike in the 63rd minute which took the 2-1 lead. It marked his second assist of the season, both of which have come in his last two starts. He did not record any other stats before he was subbed off in the 64th minute for Oscar Valentin.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Scores winner versus Celta Vigo De Frutos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact De Frutos scored the match-winning goal Friday, a strike in the 63rd minute assisted by Sergio Camello. It marked his fourth goal of the season and his first since he scored a brace at Valladolid on Oct. 5. It was the only shot he took in the match and he added one chance created and two interceptions before he was subbed off in the 86th minute for Pedro Diaz.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Scores opener Friday Embarba scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Embarba opened up the scoring early Friday with an unassisted strike in the 5th minute. It marked his first goal of the season and his first goal contribution since Aug. 31. In addition to his two shots on target, he won one tackle and drew one foul before he was subbed off for Randy Nteka in the 86th minute.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Makes six saves in win Cardenas had six saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Cardenas made his first start since Aug. 31 Friday as he stepped in for the injured Augusto Batalla (undisclosed). Cardenas played very well outside of conceding one goal as he made six saves, nearly singlehandedly earning the three points for Rayo. He will likely start again Sunday at Osasuna, a side which has scored 23 goals through 18 matches this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano 2 vs 1 RC Celta | Game Highlights ⚽

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Iñigo Pérez: "Vamos a ser prudentes y mantenernos con los pies en el suelo"

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

De Frutos' sweet run of form earns winning goal for Rayo Vallecano over Celta Vigo

Jorge de Frutos' third goal in two games has given Rayo Vallecano a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RAYO VALLECANO 2 - 1 RC CELTA I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs RC CELTA - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Garcia - Makes bench Friday Garcia (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia was expected to be available after he recovered from an injury, so it's not surprising to see him on the bench. He'll wait for an opportunity off the bench with Adrian Embarba starting on the left side of the attack.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Expected to be available Garcia (thigh) is expected to be available for Friday's game against Celta Vigo, Union Rayo reports.

Impact Garcia trained with the rest of his teammates Thursday and will be available for the match versus Celta Vigo. He's been in and out of the starting lineup of late, so it's unclear what kind of role he'll have Friday, but the injury he sustained in December is a thing of the past.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Set for weeks sidelined Batalla left Wednesday's training with an apparent injury, and he confirmed that he'll be sidelined for a couple of weeks, though the nature of the injury remains undetermined.

Impact The extent of the injury is unclear, but Batalla said he'll have to be sidelined for a few weeks. Daniel Cardenas has the inside track to replace him and play as the starting goalkeeper while Batalla is sidelined.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane Hernandez - Shines in second start Aridane recorded seven clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Aridane made just his fourth appearance (second start) of the season Sunday after going as an unused substitute over Ray Vallecano's previous five league fixtures. The central defender led the defensive effort with seven clearances and made one block. After making 19 appearances (19 starts) during the 2023/2024 La Liga campaign for Rayo Vallecano, the veteran is serving as a depth option for the club this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Attempts five crosses in draw Embarba had two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Embarba led the Ray Vallecano attack with five crosses (one accurate) Sunday as they earned a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw versus Real Betis. After being named to the starting XI in seven of Vallecano's first nine league fixtures, the forward has seen his minutes wane of late, having made just seven appearances (three starts) over his side's most recent nine fixtures. Embarba has yet to score a goal this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Strikes from distance Isi Palazon scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Isi Palazon leveled Rayo Vallecano's match versus Real Betis at one Sunday when he connected cleanly on a strike from well outside of the box and found the back of the net. In addition to his offensive production, the midfielder added three tackles (three won), one interception and one clearance to the team's defensive effort. Palazon is in the midst of a fine run of form that has seen him score twice and assist twice over his most recent five appearances (four starts).

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Four saves in draw Batalla made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Betis.

Impact Batalla made four saves and conceded a single goal Sunday for the second consecutive match. In five league appearances (five starts) in Dec., Rayo Vallecano's first-choice keeper has made 21 saves and three clearances while conceding seven goals and recording one clean sheet. Batalla's next challenge in the league is likely to come Jan. 10 when Vallecano host mid-table Celta Vigo.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis 1 vs 1 Rayo Vallecano | Game Highlights ⚽

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Pellegrini: "Las oportunidades hay que concretarlas; dejamos escapar dos puntos"

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

REAL BETIS 1 - 1 RAYO VALLECANO I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Garcia - Off at halftime Garcia was subbed off due to injury in the 46th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Betis.

Impact Garcia was unable to return for the second half after picking up an injury against Betis. That was his last match of 2024 as he enters the winter break making 12 starts in 16 appearances. In that span, the midfielder recorded two goals with 46 crosses (14 accurate), 23 tackles and 21 chances created.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal CF 1 vs 1 Rayo Vallecano | Game Highlights ⚽

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Isi Palazon - Scores, assists vs Real Madrid Isi Palazon scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th...

Impact Palazon scored his second goal in the season to help Rayo Vallecano avoid the home loss. He also logged his third assist during the match. The midfielder received his third yellow card in La Liga play, though.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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James Rodriguez signs with Leon in the Mexican first division and could play in the Club World Cup

De Frutos' sweet run of form earns winning goal for Rayo Vallecano over Celta Vigo