RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

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

Fran Garcia - Makes five tackles Garcia took one shot (on goal) and made five tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Garcia was a part of the Rayo back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback has been excellent in attack on the season, providing two assists and being joint level for club lead with 75 crosses, while also helping Rayo keep six clean sheets in his 17 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Shuts out Valladolid Dimitrievski kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Dimitrievski helped Rayo claim all three points by shutting out Valladolid on Saturday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 16 league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 41.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Misses penalty, scores later Palazon scored a goal while taking six shots (three on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Palazon saw a penalty saved in the 33rd minute, but found the back of the net in the 65th to claim all three points. The goal was the fifth in 16 appearances for the attacker as he leads Rayo in goals, assists, shots, crosses and chances created on the season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Sets up lone goal of match Garcia had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing six times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Garcia set up Isi Palazon in the 65th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the second in 16 appearances for the midfielder as he's second on the club in the category, while his six crosses in the match brought him level for the club lead at 75.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Out again Saturday de Tomas will not be available against Valladolid on Saturday. Manager Andoni Iraola told reporters, "As for casualties, the only one who won't be there is RDT. He continues with t...

Impact de Tomas was coming off his first appearance of the season in a 28-minute substitute outing versus Betis on Sunday but now finds himself back on the shelf, this time due to injury. Once cleared to play, de Tomas should be in the mix for regular minutes with his Rayo Vallecano return.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Fills stat sheet against Betis Garcia had one shot on goal, created four chances, sent in eight crosses (three accurate), made four tackles (three won) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 loss agains...

Impact Garcia was all over the place here, creating his side's most dangerous plays while also providing defensive support when needed. The midfielder is enjoying another highly productive campaign with Rayo and will try to keep up with the strong play during Saturday's visit to Valladolid.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes two in loss against Betis Dimitrievski made one save and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Dimitrievski saw teammate Ivan Balliu sending the ball into his own net with just seven minutes into the match and then was beaten once again in the 40th minute when Luiz Henrique fired a powerful shot into the far post from just outside the box. But the worst part for the goalkeeper is that the opposition couldn't find the target during the rest of the contest and he couldn't make more saves to offset the goals allowed. With 14 saves, two clean sheets and six goals against over his last five starts, Dimitrievski will try to bounce back during Saturday's visit to Valladolid.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Scores own goal versus Betis Balliu created one chance, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made one block and scored an own goal during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Balliu was very unfortunate when a teammate struck him when trying to clear a corner from the right and the ball ended up going into the back of the net with just seven minutes into the match. This was the second own goal of the season for the right-back but remains one of his team's top fantasy performers.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Scores in loss against Betis Camello scored a goal off five shots (one on target), made three clearances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Camello was at the right place to benefit from a long rebound given away by the goalkeeper and sent the ball home to draw things level at 1-1 in the 20th minute. The forward kept playing well and paced his side in shots attempted but couldn't find the target again. That's now back-to-back matches with a goal for him since returning to play after the World Cup break and he'll try to make it three in-a-row during Saturday's visit to Valladolid.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona beats Atlético 1-0 despite Lewandowski's absence

Playing without Robert Lewandowski wasn’t so bad for Barcelona after all

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul De Tomas - Available for season debut de Tomas is in the match day squad to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact de Tomas could potentially feature for the first time this season after officially joining Rayo Vallecano since his transfer was announced in September. de Tomas sat out the entire first half of the season with Espanyol, so if he appears Sunday it'll be his season debut.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Five saves in draw Dimitrievski allowed two goals while making five saves during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Girona.

Impact Dimitrievski conceded once in each half with both goals coming from the penalty spot. The keeper has now allowed 15 goals in 14 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 38.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Leads Rayo with four tackles Garcia took an off target shot, crossed once accurately, created two chances and made four tackles (winning three) during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Girona.

Impact Garcia was a part of the Rayo back line that conceded twice on Thursday. The fullback's four tackles led Rayo in the draw as he's helped his club to five cleansheets while starting all 15 of his appearances.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Opens the scoring early Camello scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Girona.

Impact Camello found the back of the net in the second minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the forward as he also has a team-high three assists in his 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE