RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

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

Randy Nteka - Still not fit Nteka (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Nteka will have to wait another match for his return after not being named to the squad for Wednesday's contest. He will now miss the past three matches after being a normal starter to start the season. He will eye a return on Saturday now and will try to notch his second goal of the season if he is given time on the field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Out against Cadiz Falcao (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Falcao was eyeing a return this week but ultimately will have to wait for that first step on the pitch after being left out of the squad for Wednesday's match. The striker has only played a total of 20 minutes this year and is yet to make his presence felt at the club. He will now focus on a return for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Remains a doubt Wednesday Nteka (undisclosed) will be in doubt to face Cadiz on Wednesday after manager Francisco told reporters, "With Randy we have more doubts. Let's see if he can," per Marca.

Impact Nteka has already been out of action for the club's previous two contests due to his undisclosed injury and may have to miss out on a third. Prior to his absence, the forward started three of the club's first four contests in which he scored one goal on seven shots (two on target). If he can't go, Falcao (undisclosed) could be an option to start against Cadiz.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Wants to play Wednesday Falcao (undisclosed) has reportedly told the team he is ready to play against Cadiz on Wednesday. Manager Francisco told reporters, " I understand that Radamel sees himself being a...

Impact Falcao looks set to return after a two-game absence due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the forward logged just 20 minutes in two bench appearances and was an unused substitute another two times. As such, even if fit enough to play, Falcao figures to remain primarily a bench option, though doubts regarding Randy Nteka (undisclosed) could open the door for Falcao to start.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Tallies second assist Lopez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Lopez notched his second assist of the season, as he set up teammate, Kiki Perez in the center of the box to tie the game at 1-1, in the 16th minute of action. Prior to the goal, Lopez had one of the first chances of the match but missed the target. He was relatively quiet for the rest of the match and was subbed out in the 70th minute.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - Scores lone goal in draw Kike Perez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact After an early goal from the opposition, Kike Perez helped his side get back on track by burying his first of the season, as he fired a shot from the center of the box to the top center of the net. He kept up the energy through the rest of his time on the pitch but could not manage to make much more of a difference, before subbing out in the 70th minute.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes one in draw Dimitrievski recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Dimitrievski made five saves in a game for the fourth time in six appearances this season. He witnessed 13 shot attempts in the match, with only six making their way to target and one getting passed his efforts. Dimitrievski it up to a total of 26 saves on the season, compared to nine goals conceded. Notable is the fact that he conceded seven goals in a single game and only conceded two across the other five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE