NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
RAYO VALLECANO 4-4-5 · 13TH IN LALIGA
4-4-5 · 13TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Athletic (H) · Sun 5:30PM
RAY +181 TOTAL 1.5
The North Macedonia goalkeeper who stopped Bellingham - next up, England Stole Dimitrievski is used to defying the odds with club side Rayo Vallecano — just ask Real Madrid's latest Galactico
Raul De Tomas - Back to major role de Tomas started four of five matches before the international break, assisting once.
Impact de Tomas struggled with fitness early in the season, ending up with a few bench appearances. Now that he seems to be fit once more, de Tomas has played a major role of late, including starting four matches in a row before the international break. de Tomas's floor is somewhat limited by the attack around him, but he has upside with these minutes.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Espino - Consistent minutes Espino has played every minutes in four-out-of-five matches before the November international break.
Impact Espino has one of the most secure roles in La Liga and is slowing no signs of slowing down. The left-back likes to get forward and does his defensive duties well, piling on major volume in all areas of the match. Espino is still looking for his first goal contribution of the season.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Picks up fifth yellow card Garcia is set to serve a suspension for the Nov. 25 match against Barcelona after picking up his fifth yellow card against Girona.
Impact Garcia will not be eligible for Rayo's next match after securing his fifth yellow card in the first half of the season. This will be the midfielder's first match on the sidelines this season, as he is yet to miss a start this season. Expect Oscar Trejo or Kike Perez to get the start against Barcelona with Garcia being out.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Camello - 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
Isi Palazon - Busy display in loss Isi Palazon assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Girona.
Impact Palazon won two of his five tackles in addition to his attacking output against Girona. The midfielder has three goal involvements in 13 appearances after cracking double digits for the first time in his career in 2022.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Scores fourth goal this season Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and eight crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44t...
Impact Garcia only had one shot in this contest and made the most of it by opening the scoring within the first few minutes. He will look to extend this efficient run of form in a matchup against Barcelona next time out.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Four stops against Girona Dimitrievski had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Girona.
Impact Dimitrievski made four saves to take him up to 20 stops across his last five appearances. Up next is a Barcelona side that has the fourth-highest goal tally in the division with 26 in 13 games.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Míchel I de Vallecas. 🏴☠️ #shorts
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
¡"Qué PASADA" de LÍDER! ❤️ #shorts
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
DÓVBYK, another game and another goal ⚽🇺🇦 #shorts
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ivan Balliu - Fit for Girona contest Balliu is a substitute option for Saturday's game versus Girona.
Impact Balliu resumed training earlier this week and is available after missing one match, but he will begin on the bench after starting all the previous games. He has tallied five key passes, 14 crosses (two accurate), and 12 clearances in his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Balliu - Back on grass Balliu (undisclosed) was seen on the grass with the ball training ahead of Saturday's match against Girona.
Impact Balliu did not travel to Real Madrid on Sunday with an undisclosed injury, but is back to training and will aim for a return Saturday. He had previously started and played all 90 minutes the last 11 matches, recording an average of 2.4 crosses per game. If all goes well, the defender should get the start at right back.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Óscar Valentín - Brilliant in win Oscar Valentin generated 10 tackles (six won), and three clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid.
Impact Oscar Valentin put up a season high of tackles in his first match back from suspension. This puts him at an average of 2.5 tackles per game with a goal and 13 tackles (seven won) and 16 clearances in the last five contests.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet Dimitrievski had five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
Impact Dimitrievski is now tied for first for the most clean sheets in the league with six after completing five saves against Real Madrid Sunday. He is only three away from his total from last season after an upstanding start to the campaign, which also includes 47 saves thus far, tied for third most in La Liga. The keeper will welcome a visit from Girona for the next game on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid held by Rayo Vallecano, drops to second place | Spanish League roundup The 0-0 draw ended Madrid’s perfect record at home and kept it from joining Girona at the top of the standings after 12 rounds.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Resumen de Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano (0-0)
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Real Madrid held by Rayo Vallecano at home in Spanish league and drops to second place behind Girona
Real Madrid has not been able to get past Rayo Vallecano in the Madrid derby and dropped to second place in the Spanish leagueNOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano FREE LIVE STREAM (10/21/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, TV, channel Rayo Vallecano faces Real Madrid in a La Liga match on Sunday, Nov.5, 2023 (11/5/23) at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NJ.COM
Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Starts in cup De Frutos started during Wednesday's 6-0 win over Atletico de Lugones.
Impact De Frutos got the start Wednesday, his second in all competitions. While he hasn't been a frequent part of the starting XI De Frutos has appeared in every single match in all competitions. If injuries hit above him in the depth chart De Frutos could be in line for a large role immediately.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dani Cardenas - Full debut Cardenas kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 6-0 win over Atletico de Lugones.
Impact Cardenas got the start to make his full Rayo debut and did so with a clean sheet. Still the goalkeeper won't see serious minutes barring an injury to Stole Dimitrievski, likely keeping him on the bench in La Liga moving forward.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Pascual - Busy in cup Pascual played the full 90 and made two clearances during Wednesday's 6-0 win over Atletico De Lugones.
Impact Pascual got the start Wednesday and was busy throughout to earn the clean sheet. The defender is buried on the depth chart and hasn't made an appearance in La Liga. Barring injuries Pascual isn't going to break into the first team in the near future.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Óscar Valentín - Available to face Real Madrid Valentin has completed his one-game suspension and is available to face Real Madrid on Sunday.
Impact Valentin was sent off in the final minutes of the match against against Las Palmas, but he's ready to return and could be in contention to start against Real Madrid given he's been in the XI in all but one of his previous 10 league outings.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Lejeune - Logs in assist Lejeune assisted once to go with three shots (two on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 13th...
Impact Lejeune has totaled an assist with 25 clearances in the last five matches. He also brings his total clearances per game to about 4.5 in 11 games this season.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
