RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

Falcao - Included in match-day squad Falcao (strain) will be a bench option versus Real Madrid on Monday.

Impact Falcao has started just twice in his 10 appearances for the club this season, so it shouldn't come as a shock to see him left on the bench again. Even with his injury concerns behind him, Falcao figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests unless he can secure more frequent starts.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Pozo - Still out Monday Pozo (strain) will miss Monday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Andoni Iraola via AS.

Impact Pozo already missed Saturday's win over Sevilla due to undisclosed reasons and will remain out a week later. Either Oscar Trejo or Unai Lopez will take on the primary creative role with Pozo unavailable as support from the bench.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid visits Rayo in bid to regain league lead

Real Madrid visits Rayo Vallecano needing a win to regain the lead of the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcao - Training with teammates Falcao (strain) trained with his teammates ahead of Monday's match against Real Madrid, according to Raul Gonzalez of Union Rayo.

Impact Falcao has missed each of the last two matches after scoring in just his second start of the season during the Oct. 18 draw with Atletico Madrid. He'll now look to compete with Sergio Camello for a starting shot against the Champions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Completes suspension Trejo completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sevilla.

Impact Trejo has missed two of the last three matches, partly due to injury and most recently due to yellow card accumulation. A key member of the lineup with one goal and two assists in 10 starts, Trejo should promptly return to the starting lineup over Unai Lopez.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Creates two chances in win Comesana created two chances and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Comesana had a solid game on both sides of the ball as his side took down Sevilla on Saturday. He has started in six of Rayo's last eight games in defensive midfield, taking six shots and creating seven chances in that span.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Creates two chances in win Valentin took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also made three clearances, two interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Valentin played well on both sides of the ball as his side shut out Sevilla on Saturday. He's started in nine of his side's last 10 matches in defensive midfield, taking seven shots and creating eight chances in that span.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Takes three shots against Sevilla Camello took three shots (two on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Camello was once again very dangerous up front for Rayo on Saturday. He's averaging 2.7 shots per 90 minutes this season with two goals since the start of October.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Takes shot in win Garcia took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also made an interception and won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Garcia put in a solid shift on both side of the ball as his side shut out Sevilla on Saturday. He has played every minute of the season at left-back for Rayo.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet against Sevilla Dimitrievski made five saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Dimitrievski kept his fourth clean sheet of the season on Saturday, and he's now made 11 saves and conceded just two goals across his last four games. Next week he will face defending champions Real Madrid, which have scored 29 goals in 12 La Liga matches.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Records assist against Sevilla Lopez took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Lopez grabbed his second assist of the season in setting up Alvaro Garcia's winner on Saturday. This was just his second start in La Liga since August.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Scores goal against Sevilla Garcia took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also won four of five tackles.

Impact Garcia netted the winner on Saturday and he now has goals in consecutive games from the left wing after opening his season account against Cadiz last weekend.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern look to go top of table

Manchester City travels to Leicester looking to provisionally go top of the Premier League

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bebe - Continues role on bench Bebe has made four appearances off the bench through the first 11 matches of the 2022/23 seasn.

Impact Bebe is at this point nearing the end of his career but he still can contribute on occasion. Look for his name to pop up-and his famous long shots-whenever there's a shortage of depth in the attack.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Martin - Training with teammates Martin (undisclosed) is training with his teammates and has a small chance to return before the World Cup, according to manager Andoni Iraola ahead of Saturday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact Martin awaits his debut following surgery and even if he does recover his fitness before the first half of the season ends, he's likely not to contribute much until 2023.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Pozo - Ruled out Saturday Pozo won't be available for Saturday's trip to Sevilla, according to manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Pozo will be forced to skip Saturday's match just like Radamel Falcao as both are in too much pain to play for unclear reasons. Pozo did start during the Oct. 18 draw with Atletico Madrid but was left on the bench Saturday in the win over Cadiz. Unai Lopez should join the starting lineup with Pozo out.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Out against Sevilla Falcao will miss Saturday's trip to Sevilla, according to manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Falcao evidently has dealt with pain in training and couldn't get fit in time for the weekend. This leaves Sergio Camello as the starting striker while Bebe can back him up as needed.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Picks up suspension Trejo will be suspended for Saturday's trip to Sevilla after picking up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 5-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Trejo made a quick return from injury to play over the weekend but unfortunately accumulated the booking to incur suspension. Unai Lopez and Isi Palazon will be key to replacing Trejo's role on the pitch.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Earns two-game suspension Nteka had his suspension extended to two games by the RFEF following a red card earned in Saturday's 5-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Nteka has come off the bench in all six appearances this season but a red card taken late into Saturday's match leaves him ineligible to play in Saturday's trip to Sevilla and Monday's match against Real Madrid.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE