RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

Florian Lejeune - Sent off against Elche Lejeune received a straight red card -- following a VAR review -- in the 27th minute of Saturday's clash against Elche following a foul on Pere Milla.

Impact Lejeune has started 29 of Rayo's 32 La Liga matches this season, but this is his third red card of the campaign and his second just in April alone. He will be suspended at least for next week's clash against Valladolid, with Abdul Mumin likely to replace him once again alongside Alejandro Catena in central defense.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Seven clearances in return Catena recorded seven clearances and three blocks in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Catena returned from his suspension (yellow card accumulation) and made three clearances to help seal the win for Rayo. He has been in good form of late, totaling 26 clearances in the last six matches to up his average a game to 4.5.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Scores another goal Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Barcelona.

Impact Garcia scored his second goal in the last four matches, which is a rare stat as he had only totaled one goal all last season. He has also just surpassed his career-high for crosses with 129, giving him an average of 4.1 a game.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Get assist Camello assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Barcelona.

Impact Camello assisted Rayo's first goal to give them an early lead Wednesday. He has started in three of the last five matches, totaling two assists in that span to up his total on the year to five. This is his only season in La Liga where the forward has totaled multiple goals and assists, having not recorded any assists with just one goal during his four years spent at Atletico Madrid.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Scores in return Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Barcelona.

Impact Garcia returned to the lineup after serving a suspension last match and scored an early goal to give Rayo the early lead Wednesday. He also breaks his nine-game scoreless streak to total five on the year, along with three assists.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Makes four saves in win Dimitrievski registered four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Dimitrievski managed to make four saves to hold Barcelona to just one goal Wednesday. He has allowed 12 goals in the last seven matches, completing 18 saves in that span. The keeper is still looking for one more clean sheet to surpass his career high. He has a chance to complete one with a trip to last place Elche on Saturday, who have scored just one goal in the last five games.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Returning from suspension Comesana will be available for selection against Elche this weekend after serving a yellow card suspension.

Impact Comesana was suspended for Wednesday's win over Barcelona, but he is likely to slot straight back into the XI over Unai Lopez in midfield against Elche.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Different Barcelona, same result against bogey team Rayo Vallecano Barcelona have not won against Rayo Vallecano in the league since 2019, but their starting XIs in those games tell a story

APRIL 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona loses to Rayo, fails to increase league lead

Barcelona has lost Rayo Vallecano to miss a chance to increase its Spanish league lead

APRIL 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvaro Garcia - Eligible to return Garcia will be available for selection in the mid-week Barcelona match after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Garcia picked up his fifth booking of the season and had to miss Saturday's loss to Real Sociedad with a suspension, but he should go straight back into the XI ahead of Andres Martin on the left wing against Barcelona on Wednesday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Returning from suspension Catena will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against Barcelona after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Catena missed Saturday's defeat against Real Sociedad while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should slot back into the XI in place of Abdul Mumin in central defense to face Barcelona in mid-week.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - On yellow card watch Oscar Valentin generated two tackles (zero won) and four interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Oscar Valentin produced a season-high of crosses to bring him to 37 on the year, and is just two away from his career high total. He is also averaging 2.7 tackles a match after generating 12 (seven won) in the last five games. However, he is just one yellow card away from serving another one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Set for suspension Comesana had five tackles (three won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Comesana had a brilliant match defensively, however was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will be forced to serve a one-match suspension. He has totaled one goal and one assist with 14 tackles (none won) and 10 chances created in the last five games. This means that Pathe Ciss could get his first start since Mar 11 at defensive midfield in his absence.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Scores costly own goal Lejeune registered an own goal and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Lejeune got the start at center back since returning from a one-match ban for being shown a straight red card on April 9. It was not the return he would have liked to have, scoring an own goal to lose the game for the team Saturday. In the last five games, the defender has been able to record 17 clearances to up his average a contest to just under four.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Scores again Isi Palazon scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Isi Palazon got on the score board again with his second goal in a row. This gives him three goals in the last five matches to up his total to eight on the year. On top of this, the midfielder has generated 138 crosses to bring his average a game to 4.7.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - No saves in loss Dimitrievski registered no saves and allowed two goals with a clearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Dimitrievski had failed to make a save just twice this year, averaging about 2.6 saves a match. He has also failed to keep a clean sheet in the last six games, letting in 11 goals with 14 saves in that span. However, the goalkeeper is only one clean sheet away from surpassing his career high for a season. He will face Barcelona in the next contest on Wednesday, who have scored just one goal in the last four matches. Dimitrievski also completed a clean sheet against the opponent during the last outing on Aug 13.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Out 2-3 weeks with thigh injury Falcao has torn a muscle in his thigh and has been ruled out through mid-May while he recovers, Marca reported Friday.

Impact Falcao has featured in 10 of Rayo's 15 La Liga matches since the World Cup break, appearing off the bench every time. But he picked up this injury in the win over Osasuna last week and is now expected to be sidelined for upcoming games against Sociedad, Barcelona, Elche and Valladolid.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Available once more Lejeune is available to return from a one-match ban after being sent off against Atleti.

Impact Lejeune served his one-match ban and is now eligible to return once more. The defender is a consistent starter, and will return to the starting XI with a near-guarantee for a full 90 minutes.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE