RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

Alvaro Garcia - Scores in win Garcia scored one goal on his lone shot, won two of three tackles attempted and intercepted two passes in Monday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.

Impact Garcia was the only Rayo player to score Monday thanks to a Rodrigo Ely own goal, and his 63rd minute strike off an assist from Isi Palazon essentially sealed the win. He was subbed on mere seconds before he scored, making the goal one to remember. It marked his fourth goal of the season and his first since Nov. 7 versus Real Madrid. He put in solid defensive work too in his cameo, as he won two of three tackles attempted and intercepted two passes in his 27 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Assists in win Palazon recorded one assist on four chances created, took two shots (one on target) and had five crosses (all inaccurate) in Monday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.

Impact Palazon assisted Alvaro Garcia's goal in the 63rd minute Monday, just seconds after Garcia was subbed on to the pitch. It was one of four chances he created in the match, which is a new season high for the midfielder. He also recorded five crosses for his second consecutive game after not reaching that mark in his previous seven. He now has two goals and an assist in his six matches since the World Cup break (all starts).

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Four shots in win Lejuene recorded four shots (three on target), made six clearances and blocked one shot in Monday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.

Impact Lejuene led the team in shots and shots on target Monday, and impressive feat for a defender. his three shots on target set a new season high, although he was unable to find his fourth goal of the season. He played well defensively while helping his team keep a clean sheet, as he made six clearances (tied for his second most this season) and blocked one shot in his 90 minutes of play.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Martin - Two shot on target Martin took two shots (both on target) and had four crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.

Impact Martin received his second straight start Monday, which happen to be his only starts of the season after dealing with an injury for most of the campaign. He took two shots in the match, both of which were on frame, and which marked his first two shots of the season. He added four crosses, one of which was accurate, won two of three tackles attempted and made two clearances in his 63 minutes of play. Martin is still clearly trying to find his form after missing so much time, but Monday's performance shows he is on the right track.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Starting against Almeria Valentin (ribs) was named to the starting XI versus Almeria on Monday.

Impact Valentin returns to the starting XI having missed the club's previous two contests due to his rib injury. Given his more defensive role, he has zero shots on target this season, the midfielder probably shouldn't be expected to offer much more than mid-range fantasy value, except perhaps in formats that heavily value defensive stats.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Will transfer to Madrid in the summer Garcia has agreed to return to Real Madrid on a permanent deal at the conclusion of this campaign, Rayo Vallecano confirmed to Marca on Wednesday.

Impact Garcia has tallied one goal, two assists and 16 clean sheets in 53 La Liga appearances at left-back for Rayo over the last 18 months, but the 23-year-old will be returning to his boyhood club Real Madrid at the end of this season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Assists in win Trejo recorded one assist on three chances created, took one off-target shot and won one tackle in Monday's 1-0 win at Villarreal.

Impact Trejo assisted the only goal of the match Monday, as his pass led to Sergio Camello's 70th minute winner. It marks his fifth goal contribution of the season (two goals and three assists) but his first since a Nov. 7 goal versus Real Madrid. Trejo put together a decent defensive performance as he helped his team keep a clean sheet, making one clearance, winning one tackle and intercepting one pass.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Keeps clean sheet in win Ciss took two shots (one on target), created one chance, won one tackle and picked up a yellow card in Monday's 1-0 win at Villarreal.

Impact Ciss put together a solid performance Monday, as he created a chance for his second straight match and recorded a shot on goal for the first time since Oct. 3 versus Elche. He also made one tackle and picked up a yellow card, the latter coming in the 35th minute for a bad foul, his fourth booking of the season. Ciss did all of this in just 63 minutes of game time, as he gave way to Unai Lopez.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Scores winner versus Villarreal Camello scored one goal on three shots (one on target) and made two clearances in Monday's 1-0 win at Villarreal.

Impact Camello scored the lone goal Monday, a 70th minute effort off an assist by Oscar Trejo. The goal was enough to secure all three points for Rayo, as well as bring Camello level with Isi Palazon for the team's lead in goals with five. Camello also has racked up three assists in 19 appearances (16 starts). He has been in particularly good form since the World Cup break, as he has three goals and an assist in five matches (all starts).

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Clean sheet in win Dimitrievski kept a clean sheet and made three saves in Monday's 1-0 win at Villarreal.

Impact Dimitrievski kept yet another clean sheet Monday, his seventh of the season. He faced just three shots on target (all saves) thanks to his defense playing lights out. Dimitrievski has had a peculiar stretch in his past eight appearances, with four clean sheets and four matches conceding two goals. He will look to finish with another clean sheet next Monday versus Almeria who have scored 23 goals in 19 matches this season.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting Rayo beats Villarreal 1-0 in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano has defeated Villarreal 1-0 on the road in the Spanish league to get back in the fight for European places

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul De Tomas - Included in match-day squad De Tomas (strain) will be available off the bench versus Villarreal on Monday.

Impact De Tomas has played in just one match for the club this season, a 28-minute substitute outing versus Real Betis on Jan. 8. Considering the forward started all but one of his 34 appearances for Espanyol last season, he should be in contention for the starting XI if he can ever manage to stay healthy.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Named to starting XI Isi (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI for Monday's matchup with Villarreal.

Impact Isi avoids missing any time due to his undisclosed injury and will be starting in his 15th consecutive contest. In his last five outings, the attacking midfielder recorded two goals on 14 shots (five on target), 14 crosses (four accurate) and 11 corners. Given his role on corners and freekicks, Isi should be a top-end fantasy target the rest of the way.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Derby-West Ham in FA Cup; Villarreal eyes top 4

West Ham looks to avoid becoming the 12th Premier League team to be eliminated from the FA Cup when it heads to third-tier Derby

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Óscar Valentín - Major doubt with rib issue Valentin is a major doubt for Monday's trip to Villarreal due to a rib injury. PxR reports.

Impact Valentin is a doubt with a rib Injury he picked up against Valladolid. The defensive midfielder would be a major loss, though this type of rib injurycould be lingering and put Valentin in doubt for multiple weeks.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Doubt Monday Isi (undisclosed) is a doubt for Monday's clash with Villarreal, Marca reports.

Impact Isi is a doubt for Monday's clash with Villarreal. The midfielder would be a major loss for Rayo after starting nearly every match and putting together a career-best five goals and three assists in 17 appearances.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Launches eight crosses Garcia recorded eight crosses (three accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia was superb again in the midfield to extend his crosses on the year to 83, fifth most in the league. He is now averaging 4.8 crosses a match after totaling 38 (10 accurate) in the last five games.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Allows two goals Dimitrievski made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Dimitrievski did not receive much help from his defensive partners that resulted in two goals conceded to take the loss Saturday. This followed a clean sheet performance last match along with a season high of clearances. The 29-year-old averages about 2.7 saves a game with 46 thus far. He has been able to keep four clean sheets out of his last 10 contests, however has allowed 10 in that span. He will head to Villarreal next Monday, who have scored five goals in the last six home matches.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad wins at Rayo 2-0 to close on top 2 in Spain

Real Sociedad’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano pulled it level with second-placed Real Madrid a week before they face one another

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Chelsea visits Liverpool in unusual midtable clash

Chelsea and Liverpool find themselves in unusual midtable territory ahead of their Premier League showdown at Anfield

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS