Impact De Tomas has taken 12 shots (five on target) across his last five La Liga appearances since the start of February, despite starting in only one of them and playing just 127 minutes in total during that span.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
RAYO VALLECANO 4-4-3 · 9TH IN LALIGA
4-4-3 · 9TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Villarreal (A) · Sat 5:30PM
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Raul De Tomas - Takes three shots off bench De Tomas subbed into Sunday's match against Athletic Club in the 66th minute, taking three shots (two on target) in the 0-0 draw.
Fran Garcia - Creates chance in draw Garcia made a block, a clearance and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club. He also created a chance in the match.
Impact Garcia has started every single La Liga game for Rayo this season, and he kept his ninth clean sheet from left-back against Bilbao on Sunday.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet against Bilbao Dimitrievski made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club.
Impact Dimitrievski kept his ninth clean sheet of the season on Sunday, which ties his mark from 2021/22. He'll want to do it again next weekend versus mid-table Celta Vigo, which have scored 26 goals in 23 La Liga matches.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santi Comesana - Starting against Athletic Club Comesana is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Athletic Club.
Impact Comesana returns from an injury that forced him off in the second half of last week's match against Cadiz. The midfielder starts from the opening whistle against Athletic.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Lejeune - Registers eight clearances Lejeune recorded eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz.
Impact Lejeune logged in his 86 clearance of the year, which is fifth most in the league. He brings his average clearances a game to 4.1 after totaling 28 in the last five contests. The defender has featured in every minute of the match since Oct 14, maintaining a consistent starter for the third season in a row.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raul De Tomas - Records three shots De Tomas recorded three shots (zero on target) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.
Impact De Tomas appeared in the starting XI for the first time this season and made a good effort with three shots Saturday. He would have been a regular starter if it wasn't for injuries keeping him off the pitch. If he can stay healthy and regain fitness, the forward will have a chance to challenge playing time with Radamel Falcao.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alejandro Catena - Sent off Catena generated seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Cadiz. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 97th minute.
Impact Catena was shown a second yellow card in the late minutes of the match Saturday, which resulted in a red card. He will serve a one-match ban and miss the next game against Athletic Club. The defender has played in every minute this season besides Dec 29, when he was suspended for yellow card accumulation. He will serve his second match ban, with Abdul Mumin likely to take his place next Sunday.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santi Comesana - Taken out due to injury Comesana was subbed off due to injury in the 52nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Cadiz. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.
Impact Comesana suffered a head injury and had to come off shortly after the start of the second half. He has started the last five matches and generated seven tackles (five won), six interceptions and five clearances in that span.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Two saves in loss Dimitrievski registered two saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Cadiz.
Impact Dimitrievski has conceded just three goals in the last five matches with 13 saves in that span. He is averaging 2.6 goals a game while bringing his average goals conceded a contest down to one. The goalkeeper will face a tough opponent next contest with a visit from Athletic Club next Sunday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five matches. Dimitrievski also struggled against the opponent in the last outing, letting in three goals on four saves.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Whips in 12 crosses Garcia recorded 12 crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Garcia tied his season-high of crosses with another productive day in the midfield. He brings his average crosses a match to five with 100 on the year. The 30-year-old is just 94 crosses away from his career-high for a season with 16 games left. In the last five contests he has totaled one goal, one assist, 31 crosses (seven accurate) and eight interceptions.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isi Palazon - Logs in assist Isi Palazon assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow...
Impact Isi Palazon bagged his second assist in three matches to give him five on the year, which is tied for the third most in the league. He also surpasses his career high from last season with three months left in the campaign. The midfielder is always filling up the stat sheet, averaging 2.5 shots, 4.7 crosses and 3.2 corners a game. This follows a total of one goal on 17 shots (four on target), two assists, 29 crosses (eight accurate) and 23 corners in the last six contests.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Lejeune - Scores fourth goal of season Lejeune scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.
Impact Lejeune scored his first goal in 11 matches to take one point against Sevilla on Sunday. It is rare to see the defender getting goals on the year as he surpasses his career high for a season. He has been averaging about 3.9 clearances a game with 42 in the last eight contests.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Allows one in draw Dimitrievski made one save and allowed one goal with a clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Dimitrievski conceded just one goal after a quiet day in the net Sunday. He has let in just two goals on 11 saves in the last four matches with two clean sheets in that span. The goalkeeper has allowed 21 goals on 57 saves and eight clean sheets in 21 appearances on the campaign thus far. He will head to Cadiz on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five games. He also conceded one goal against the opponent during their last outing on Oct 22.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
League leader Barcelona beats Cadiz 2-0 after turbulent week
Barcelona has left its problems off the field after a turbulent week to beat Cadiz 2-0 and extend its winning streak and lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish leagueFEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla FC (1-1)
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ivan Balliu - Ready for Sevilla match Balliu is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sevilla.
Impact Balliu has recovered from an injury that forced him off in the second half of last week's match in time to face Sevilla. The defender takes up a role in the Rayo back line having helped his club to eight clean sheets in 21 appearances.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Barça wins 11th straight game, opens 11-point lead in Spain
Barcelona keeps on winning at the top of the Spanish league and moving further away from Real MadridFEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano (1-1)
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ivan Balliu - Comes off injured Balliu was subbed off due to injury in the 53rd minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe. He generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.
Impact Balliu was forced to exit the match with an undisclosed injury. He has played in almost every minute this season while totaling 70 crosses (12 accurate) and 44 clearances thus far. If this injury is serious, it will be a huge blow for the club, losing out on one of their most consistent defenders. Mario Hernandez will be the next player up if Balliu must be sidelined.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Lets in one in draw Dimitrievski made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.
Impact Dimitrievski has been in excellent form in the net with just three goals allowed in five matches and three clean sheets in that span. With eight clean sheets thus far, he is tied for second most in the league. However, the 29-year-old does not record many saves with an average of 2.8 a game due to his solid back line supporting him. He will face up against Sevilla next contest on Feb 19, who have scored seven goals in the last five matches.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Previa Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
García scores 19 seconds after going on, Rayo beats Almeria
Substitute Álvaro García has scored 19 seconds after entering the match to help Rayo Vallecano defeat Almeria 2-0 and move closer to the Champions League places in the Spanish leag...FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs UD Almería (2-0)
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in win Dimitrievski made five saves and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.
Impact Dimitrievski kept his second straight clean sheet Monday, as he stopped all five shots on target he faced. He has been in good form of late, as he's conceded just two goals in his past four appearances while saving 15 shots. He has a great chance to keep that momentum going Sunday at Getafe who have scored just 17 goals in 20 league matches this season.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
