RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

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

Alvaro Garcia - Picks up fifth yellow card Garcia had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minut...

Impact Garcia will miss the next match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. He has started in nine games straight, totaling one assist, 14 chances created and 10 interceptions in that span. Pathe Ciss will likely start in his place Saturday against Real Sociedad.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Set for suspension Catena generated two clearances and four interceptions in Friday's 2-1 victory over Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Caten was given his 10th yellow card and will serve a one-match suspension Saturday against Real Sociedad. He had just served a suspension for a red card on March 5, and since then has been given three yellow cards in just five games. Within that span, he had totaled 19 clearances and six interceptions. Abdul Mumin is the expected starter at center back in his absence, who got the start against Osasuna with Florian Lejeune serving a one-match suspension after being shown a straight red last game against Atletico Madrid.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Scores against Osasuna Isi Palazon scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-1 win against Osasuna.

Impact Isi Palazon scored his second goal in four matches, giving him seven goals on the year to surpass his career high for a single season. On top of this, he has totaled five assists thus far, which is also his career high. He is averaging 2.5 shots and 4.8 crosses a game after generating 13 (three on target) and 20 (nine accurate) in the last five contests. The midfielder has also only missed one match all campaign, making 27 starts on 28 appearances, while starting in the last 25 games.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Solid in win Dimitrievski registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Osasuna.

Impact Dimitrievski completed three saves to help deliver the win for the team Saturday. He has failed to keep a clean sheet in the last five matches, allowing nine goals with 14 saves in that span. This gives him an average of 1.1 goals conceded a game. The keeper will make a trip to Real Sociedad for the next contest on Saturday, who have scored four goals in the last five matches. Dimitrievski also allowed two goals with five saves against the opponent during the last outing on Jan 21.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo beats Osasuna 2-1 to end winless streak

Rayo Vallecano has beaten Osasuna 2-1 at home to leapfrog the visitors and move into eighth place in the Spanish league

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Lazio at Spezia, Lyon visits Toulouse

Lazio hopes to solidify its second-place spot in Serie A when it visits Spezia

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santi Comesana - Records assist Comesana assisted once to go with three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Comesana got his first assist of the season, giving him now a goal and an assist in the last two matches. Prior to this, he had failed to contribute to a goal in 13 games. On the year, the midfielder has totaled two goals, one assist, 51 tackles (32 won) and 26 chances created.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Prevents shutout with goal Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia kept himself busy Sunday, including scoring his first goal of the season to save the team from the shutout loss. He is only seven crosses away from surpassing his career-high with 10 games left. This should not be a problem for the defender, who is averaging 4.3 a contest after generating 32 (six accurate) in the last seven contests.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Allows two in loss Dimitrievski had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Two goals back-to-back early in the match cost Dimitrievski the loss Sunday. He has now conceded eight goals in the last four games, completing just 11 saves in that span. This also brings his average saves a contest down to 2.7. However, he is just one clean sheet away from surpassing his career high for a single season with 10 matches left on the year. The keeper will face off against Osasuna on Friday next, who have only scored three goals in the last five games.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Sent off Lejeune was sent off with a straight red card in the 62nd minute of Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lejeune was handed a straight red card Sunday and will serve a one-match suspension Friday against Osasuna. He ruins his 17-game streak of starts, playing in every minute of each contest. Abdul Mumin will likely be his replacement in the starting XI while he serves the suspension.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico moves closer to Real Madrid with 5th straight win

Atletico Madrid has continued its hot streak with a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano to move within two points of second-place Real Madrid in the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvaro Garcia - Starting against Atletico Garcia (undisclosed) is in Rayo's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia seemed to pick up an injury in last week's draw against Valencia, but he has recovered and remains in the XI for Sunday's match on the left wing.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL leader Arsenal faces Liverpool at Anfield

Arsenal takes a five-point lead into an away match at Liverpool in the English Premier League

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oscar Trejo - Two tackles on day Trejo registered two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Trejo has recorded a total of 20 tackles (12 won) in the last eight matches, upping his average per game to 2.8. However, he has yet to score or assist in La Liga, making 59 appearances with 49 starts since 2021.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE