Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 16 - Soccer

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

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal CF (1-1)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

KIKE aparece en el momento perfecto🔥🔥 #shorts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Falcao - Out as expected Falcao is not in the match day squad to face Villarreal on Sunday.

Impact Falcao misses out as expected as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The forward has played just 20 minutes through the opening five La Liga matches with Raul de Tomas leading the line for Rayo on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Not expected to play Sunday Falcao (undisclosed) didn't train Thursday and is not expected to be part of the squad for Sunday's match against Villarreal, Alejandro Moreno of Diario AS reports.

Impact Falcao has been training on the side and is going through a specific rehab program that doesn't contemplate his presence in the match against Villarreal as of Thursday. If that is the case, his next chance to feature would come against Cadiz next Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Could be out several weeks Nteka (undisclosed) didn't train Thursday and is not expected to be part of the squad for Sunday's match against Villarreal, Alejandro Moreno of Diario AS reports.

Impact The team has not announced what exactly is the injury that Nteka is nursing, but he didn't leave the gym during Thursday's session and was spotted talking with the medical staff earlier this week. No reports have been confirmed, but the coaching staff believes that Nteka won't be available until early October at the earliest. If he doesn't suit up against Villarreal as expected, then his next chance to feature will come next Wednesday against Cadiz on the road.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - First start in win Kike Perez had four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Perez started his first game for Rayo after being a substitute last time out and had a solid attacking output. The midfielder will be hopeful of earning minutes against Villareal next time out after this showing.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Two-way impact in win Garcia assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Garcia assisted De Frutos to wrap the win up late and started his fifth game out of five, cementing his importance in the Rayo midfield. He also made four tackles (two won) to go with two interceptions and a clearance on top of his attacking stats.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Busy off the bench Jorge De Frutos scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Friday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact De Frutos scored his first goal for Rayo since his summer move from Levante after coming on as a substitute. He also tallied three shots (two on goal) and will continue to fight for minutes in Rayo's midfield and forward lines.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Nets penalty in win Isi Palazon scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Palazon scored his second of the season from the penalty spot in Rayo's win over Alaves. The midfielder has been remarkably consistent to start this season, tallying at least two shots, one chance created and a corner in every game so far.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Easy clean sheet in win Dimitrievski registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Dimitrievski made one save and that was all that was required to keep his third clean sheet in five games this season. He is averaging over four saves a game this year with 21 in five games.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano beats Alaves 2-0 after back-to-back losses in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano has recovered from back-to-back losses in the Spanish league to beat Alaves 2-0 at home

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alavés (2-0)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Falcao - Ruled out Friday Falcao was left out of the match-day squad versus Deportivo Alaves on Friday.

Impact Falcao has yet to feature in the starting XI this season but with Randy Nteka (undisclosed) also on the shelf, Falcao could have been selected to start. Instead, Sergio Camello will make his first appearance in the starting XI. For his part, Falcao figures to serve primarily as a bench option unless Nteka is sidelined long-term.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Could get time off bench Trejo (strain) is on the bench for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Trejo is a part of the team for Friday's match but is not in the starting lineup after being designated to the bench. His bench role should only be temporary as they try to work him back to full health after the injury. The attacker has started in three matches this season, notching five crosses, two chances created and two shots.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Left out against Deportivo Alaves Nteka was not included in the match-day squad versus Alaves on Friday.

Impact Nteka has started three of the club's first four matches, in which he has recorded one goal on seven shots (two on target), four tackles (one won) and three clearances. With the forward dropped from the squad due to an undisclosed injury, Sergio Camello figures to feature up top.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Starting against Alaves Dimitrievski is starting against Alaves on Friday.

Impact Dimitrievski is back in the starting XI after being sidelined temporarily over the break with a back injury. With his starting today, it is easy to conclude that the injury was nothing but a slight knock. He has started all four matches this season, registering two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Back in training Trejo (strain) returned to training Thursday ahead of Friday's clash with Alaves, according to manager Francisco.

Impact Trejo missed the final match before the international break and is now back in training Thursday. The midfielder should be an option for the first team once more after making three starts in the opening three matches before the injury.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Tests negative Dimitrievski (back) underwent tests on his back injury and was deemed fit to resume training, according to manager Francisco.

Impact Dimitrievski suffered the back injury while on international duty and is now returning to training with Vallecano. It's still uncertain if he will be back in net for Friday's clash with Alaves but it seems Dimitrievski avoided a major injury.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Rayo Vallecano beats Alaves 2-0 after back-to-back losses in Spanish league