Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Jorge De Frutos - Nets brace vs. Valladolid De Frutos scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact De Frutos was the star of the match for Rayo Vallecano, as his two goals in the second half allowed the team to erase a 0-1 deficit and secure the three points away from home. The winger is up to three goals and one assist on the season, and he's been one of Rayo's most productive players through nine matches in 2024/25.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Sets up goal in win Saturday Palazon assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Palazon showcased his above-average vision in this match with a couple of dangerous through balls, but none made more of a difference than the assist he delivered to Jorge De Frutos midway through the second half. Palazon has been thriving in a central role after spending most of his career as a winger, and he's been trending in the right direction of late with one goal and one assist across his last three league starts.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Dangerous crossing threat Embarba had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Embarba was a constant threat in the final meters for Rayo, and although most of his crosses didn't find a teammate, his sole presence complicated Valladolid's defensive line. Embarba is averaging 6.22 crosses per game on the season and has sent six or more in four of his last six appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Active going forward Ratiu had two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valladolid. He also added one clearance and one blocked sh...

Impact Ratiu didn't have a lot of work on defense, although he had to sit deeper in the second half following the entrance of Raul Moro. Still, the defender was able to leave his mark on both ends of the field, and he remains a consistent performer in Rayo's uneven defensive line.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Helpless in conceded goal Batalla made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valladolid.

Impact There wasn't much Batalla could've done on the goal he conceded, as the low cross from Raul Moro caught all the defense by surprise, and Selim Amallah had enough time to bury the ball home despite Batalla's attempt to reach for the ball. Batalla should remain in a starting role for Rayo after the October international break when they take on Mallorca on Oct. 20.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Real Valladolid CF 1 vs 2 Rayo Vallecano | Game Highlights ⚽

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

REAL VALLADOLID CF 1 - 2 RAYO VALLECANO | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

DE FRUTOS is unstoppable ⚡😮‍💨

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

NDIAYE is cooking 🧑‍🍳

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Andrei Ratiu - Key contributor in draw Ratiu recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.

Impact Ratiu was very effective Saturday, in his core right back duties he contributed two clearances and two tackles. In attack he also placed an on target effort and had another attempt blocked. The Romanian international has a track record of being a defender that can make a difference to the scoresheet, in Rayo's previous three games he delivered an assist and a goal.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - Places two on target efforts in draw Jorge De Frutos generated four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.

Impact De Frutos led Rayo's attack down their attacking right flank Saturday. He placed two shots on target and had two other attempts blocked. He also executed a clearance, an interception and two tackles before being subbed after 80 minutes. The midfielder has not made any material contributions to the team in recent games, it has been six appearances since his last assist and eight since he last found the net.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Goal in draw Camello scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact The Spanish U23 international struck his second of the season Saturday from his only attempt on target to post the game's opening goal. He also worked to help his team mates in defense, contributing three clearances and an interception. It was his second goal, his last being seven appearances ago. If he is not in the starting eleven he is usually called from the bench to add attacking flair to the second half of games.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes one in draw Batalla made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Batalia was the quieter of the two goalkeepers Saturday, he only faced three shots on target conceding one of them, He also contributed a clearance. This was the Argentinian's fourth consecutive start, he has assumed this position from Dani Cardenas since joining the club from River Plate in June. He posted a clean sheet in Rayo's last against Girona and has a good chance of chalking up another in their next against Real Valladalid, they are currently languishing second from bottom in the table and have managed just four goals from eight games.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano 1 vs 1 CD Leganés | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Borja Jiménez: "Estamos tranquilos con Haller, sus acciones son de calidad. Acabará haciendo goles"

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

RAYO VALLECANO 1 - 1 CD LEGANÉS | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs CD LEGANÉS - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Girona FC 0 vs 0 Rayo Vallecano | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 26 • YOUTUBE

GIRONA FC 0 - 0 RAYO VALLECANO | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Florian Lejeune - Records seven clearances Lejeune registered one tackle (zero won), seven clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Girona.

Impact For the second time in the 2024-25 La Liga, Lejeune logged more than five clearances in a single game, giving himself 27 of them this season. Defensively, he and Abdul Mumin have formed a solid center-back duo with both players showing future promise for future games.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Defensively excellent Mumin generated three tackles (three won), five clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Girona.

Impact After Mumin began his mid-September with excellence on the offensive side of the ball, it did not take long for him to display some superb form on his regular side of the ball. With five clearances and team bests in tackles won and interceptions, he helped Rayo Vallecano's team maintain its first clean sheet in a month. Between the clean sheets, he logged 31 clearances, nine interceptions and seven tackles won.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Logs one-save clean sheet Batalla registered one save and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Girona.

Impact Saving a shot from Viktor Tsygankov was all Batalla needed for his first clean sheet of the 2024-25 La Liga. Batalla's clean sheet and current form, including six saves and only two goals across Rayo Vallecano's last three games, have justified his recent selections over Daniel Cardenas.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Returns to bench Gumbau (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Girona.

Impact Gumbau is only missing one match due to his undisclosed issues, with the midfielder finding the bench to face Girona. He has only started in one match despite making the team sheet six times, as he will likely continue on the bench moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - On bench Garcia (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Girona.

Impact Garcia has returned to play after missing only one match, as he is on the bench Wednesday. He will look to return to the starting XI in their next match after testing his legs against Girona, as he had started in the last three matches before his injury.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Could return Wednesday Gumbau is questionable for Wednesday's match against Girona, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Yes, they are training, they will train with the group and, as I always say, dependi...

Impact Gumbau could be back with the team to face Girona after missing last match due to undisclosed issues. His availability will depend on a late fitness test, as he has not been cleared yet despite training. Even if he is an option, he will probably reside on the bench, only starting in one of his five appearances on the team sheet.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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