RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

Randy Nteka - Active in training Nteka (undisclosed) returned to training ahead of Sunday's clash with Sociedad, Union Rayo reports.

Impact Nteka was back in team training and could be an option for Sunday's clash. The forward started three of the four matches before he was injured and could be a major boon to return and lead the line. Kike Perez is likely to fall to the bench when Nteka is available to return and partner Raul de Tomas.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Registers most crosses against Las Palmas Garcia had six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia registered the most crosses in the game. He completed one dribble and also made one tackle and one clearance. He has scored twice in his last two games against Mallorca and Sevilla. He made way in the 89th minute in favour of the match winner Bebe.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bebe - Scores winning penalty Bebe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Bebe replaced Alvaro Garcia in the 89th minute and netted the winning penalty in the 92nd minute. He also made tackle. This was his first goal of the season. He has made six appearances this season but is yet to start a game.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Fantastic performance against Las Palmas Dimitrievski recorded six saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Dimitrievski recorded six saves and one clearance and prevented an aggregate of 2.13 goals. He has made 41 saves in 10 games this season and has kept clean sheets against Almeria, Granada, Alaves, Cadiz and now Las Palmas. He has kept the most clean sheets in the league alongside Unai Simon and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Sent off against Las Palmas Valentin was sent off against Las Palmas on Sunday. He recorded two tackles, three clearances and one interception before departing late in the second half.

Impact Valentin didn't make a significant impact in this one and ended up being sent off in the closing stages of the match with a straight red card. The Disciplinary Committee will ultimately determine the length of the ban, but at the very least, he will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Available against Las Palmas Mumin will be in contention to face Las Palmas on Oct. 22 after serving his two-match suspension.

Impact Mumin was making just his first start of the season when he was given his marching orders, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to immediately slot back into the starting XI. Barring any injury concerns, Mumin figures to primarily serve as a reserve option off the bench the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Notches second assist de Tomas assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact de Tomas assisted on his team's second goal of the match, as he set up Alvaro Garcia for a shot from the center of the box, following a fast break. de Tomas did not make any further impositions on the defense, before being subbed out in the 69th minute. The assist marked the second of the year for de Tomas, who has also accounted for a total of four chances created.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Scores first of the season Oscar Valentin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Oscar Valentin got the party started, as he opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, sending a shot from the right of the six-yard box to the center of the goal. He did not impose himself on the match much the rest of the way, as his side lost momentum and settled on the draw. Oscar Valentin is now up to a total of five shots and three shots on goal through nine appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Scores third of the year Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Garcia buried his third goal of the year, as he fired a shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner of the goal, to give his side a 2-0 lead, in the 26th minute of play. Garcia did not have much to say for the remainder of the match, aside from picking up a couple of fouls, before subbing out in the 83rd minute.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes twice in draw Dimitrievski made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact For the second consecutive game, Dimitrievski conceded two goals in a draw. He is now up to 35 saves, compared to 13 goals against through nine appearances on the season. Up next for Rayo Vallecano is a match against Las Palmas on October 22.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Out Saturday Nteka (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Sevilla, according to manager Francisco.

Impact Nteka isn't an option for Saturday's trip to Sevilla as he continues to struggle with an undisclosed issue. The forward will have the international break to continue his recovery with eyes on return for an Oct. 22 trip to Las Palmas.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Plays hero role vs Mallorca Falcao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Falcao was the hero for Rayo Vallecano after scoring the equalizer with a penalty deep into stoppage time. The veteran forward has been slowed down by injuries, and the lack of playing time he's had certainly limits his fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes twice in draw Dimitrievski registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Dimitrievski can't be blamed for the two goals he conceded, as one was a close-range effort from Vedat Muriqi, and the other one was a one-on-one sequence where he couldn't have done much. Things won't get easier for him with a road matchup at Sevilla on the horizon just before the international break.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - 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

Alvaro Garcia - Scores opening goal Saturday Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia was active on the left side of the pitch and found himself with acres of space to score the opening goal following a perfect through ball from Sergio Camello. This was Garcia's second goal of the season across eight appearances, all of them as a starter.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Handed two-match ban Mumin had his suspended extended an additional match, the REF announced.

Impact Mumin had his suspension extended by one more match, leaving him with a second match on the sideline. The defender will now miss a Saturday clash with Mallorca and an Oct. 7 trip to Sevilla. Mumin's first chance to return will be after the international break during an Oct. 22 trip to Las Palmas.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Takes three shots off the bench Isi Palazon had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Palazon led the team with three shots taken despite coming into the game in the 66th minute. The midfielder also had the best goal scoring opportunity, as he took a shot from inside the box that Jeremias Ledesma stopped with a diving save.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Sent off late Mumin was shown a straight red card and sent off during the 89th minute of Wednesday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Mumin was shown a red card late during Wednesday's match. The defender has made just a single appearances before Wednesday's clash, totaling two minutes. This lack of discipline is certainly not going to see his role increase, especially with a suspension for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE