RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

Óscar Valentín - Secures contract extension Valentin signed a contract extension with Rayo Vallecano through 2027 on Wednesday.

Impact Valentin has started each of the club's first four contests this season in which he registered two shots (one on target), 12 tackles (eight won) and three chances created. The defensive midfielder should continue to feature prominently in the starting XI moving forward and should rack up plenty of defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Struggling with back injury Dimitrievski (back) had to be recalled from national team duty after suffering a back injury, UnionRayo reports.

Impact Dimitrievski was pulled out of national team duty due to a back injury. The goalkeeper could be a doubt for Friday's clash with Alaves, which could move Daniel Cardenas into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Six clearances in defeat Aridane registered one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Betis.

Impact Aridane reached a new season high with six clearances, marking the fourth time he's recorded four or more in just four games. The defender also notched a tackle, extending his streak to four consecutive games with a tackle. Additionally, he created his first chance of the season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Takes three shots in defeat Lejeune recorded three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Betis.

Impact Lejeune led his team with three shots taken, two of which were on goal. The defender has now totaled eight shots over the past three games. He also managed to record three clearances, after failing to record one in his previous match.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes once in defeat Dimitrievski recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Betis.

Impact Dimitrievski fared better in this match, only allowing one goal after conceding seven in his previous contest. He also recorded five saves, and has now registered five or more saves in three out of four games. Next, he'll face off against Alaves, a team that has scored five goals in four games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid routs Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in Spanish league

Antoine Griezmann has scored two minutes into the match and Atletico Madrid never looked back in a 7-0 rout of Rayo Vallecano for its biggest ever away win in the Spanish league

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florian Lejeune - Takes three shots in defeat Lejeune registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 7-0 loss against Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Lejeune achieved a season-high in shots with three. However, after back-to-back clean sheets, the team conceded seven goals against Atletico. The defender also failed to record a clearance after registering 13 in the previous two fixtures combined

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Delivers seven crosses in defeat Isi Palazon had two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Monday's 7-0 loss to Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39t...

Impact Palazon recorded his season-high in crosses delivered with seven. The attacking midfielder also led the team with two shots on goal and created two chances.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes seven in one-sided defeat Dimitrievski recorded three saves and allowed seven goals in Monday's 7-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Dimitrievski had a tough time in goal as he allowed seven goals after maintaining clean sheets in the first two fixtures of the season. The goalkeeper faced ten shots on goal and managed only three saves. Next, he'll look to bounce back against Betis, a team that has scored four goals in three games.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano vs. Atlético de Madrid FREE LIVE STREAM (8/28/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, TV, channel Rayo Vallecano faces Atlético de Madrid in a La Liga match on Monday, August 28, 2023 (8/28/23) at Estadio de Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Sp...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • NJ.COM

Alvaro Garcia - Opens the scoring Monday Garcia scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times accurately and creating three chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Garcia found the back of the net in the 75th minute to open the scoring in the match. The midfielder also finished with team-high's in crosses and chances created in the match as he had his first goal involvement of the season coming off a five goal, five assist campaign last year.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Assists opening goal Lopez had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Lopez set up Alvaro Garcia in the 75th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist puts the midfielder halfway to his season total from a year ago, but more importantly he's started both of Rayo's opening matches in La Liga after being primarily used as a substitute last campaign.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Strikes from bench Ciss scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Ciss entered the match in the 76th minute and scored Rayo's second goal just three minutes into his appearance. Ciss has matched his entire season total from a year ago after just two matches as he's more known as a depth option in defensive midfield.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Assists as substitute de Tomas had an assist while creating two chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact de Tomas entered the match in the 66th minute and set up Pathe Ciss in the 79th assisting Rayo's second goal of the match. The forward scored four goals in 19 appearances last campaign, but seems to be a backup option to Randy Nteka and Radamel Falcao in the center of Rayo's attack.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Seven saves in clean sheet Dimitrievski kept a clean sheet while making seven saves during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Dimitrievski helped Rayo claim all three points by shutting out Granada on Monday. It's two clean sheets through the opening two matches of the season for the keeper while his 12 saves are second in La Liga.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Creates two chances Palazon took two shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Palazon was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two shots and created the second most chances on the team. The midfielder had 14 goal involvements in 37 appearances a season ago and is off to a solid start with one goal while playing the entirety of Rayo's first two matches in the new campaign.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Sends in three crosses Espino crossed three times inaccurately and created a chance during Monday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact Espino was a part of the Rayo back four that kept their second clean sheet in as many matches to start the new season. The left-back's three crosses were the second most on the team in the match as he's eclipsed 100 crosses and 35 chances created in each of his last two seasons.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Completes permanent transfer Cardenas transfered to Rayo Vallecano from Levante on Friday.

Impact Cardenas figures to serve primarily as the No. 2 option for Vallecano, considering started Stole Dimitrievski started 37 matches for the club last season in which he made 95 saves to earn nine clean sheets while conceding just 49 goals. Still, Cardenas has plenty of first-tier experience and could challenge for a larger role.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Named to match-day squad Falcao (bruise) will be a bench option versus Granada on Monday.

Impact Falcao played just eight minutes in a substitute appearance in the opener versus Almeria on Aug. 11, so his absence from the starting XI shouldn't come as a surprise. Unless he can suddenly break into a more consistent starter role, Falcao will be hard-pressed to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - On bench Monday Tomas (calf) was included in the match-day squad versus Granada on Monday.

Impact Tomas has been limited in training but seems to be at least fit enough to be available off the bench. In his 19 appearances for the club last season, the forward made just nine starts, so even when fit, he is far from a lock for the starting XI. Still, when he does see minutes, Tomas has shown a decent offensive upside, scoring four goals on 43 shots (16 on target) during the previous campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Doubtful for Monday Falcao is doubtful to face Granada on Monday after suffering a hard fall in training Saturday, head coach Francisco told reporters Saturday.

Impact The veteran striker departed Saturday's training session after a hard fall, and head coach Francisco said the team would wait 24 hours before deciding on his availability. Even if he's included in the squad, Falcao will likely come off the bench with Randy Nteka as the starter upfront.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE