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Alvaro Garcia - Questionable to face Girona Garcia is questionable for Wednesday's match against Girona, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Yes, they are now training, they will train with the group and, as I always say, dep...

Impact Garcia is looking to return Wednesday after missing the club's last match due to undisclosed issues. He has started in three of the four matches he has been available for, so they will hope to have him as an option. His availability will likely come down to a fitness test ahead of game time, with a bench role probably the best he will do.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Registers three shots Ciss generated three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cassias decent in Sunday's draw, with the midfielder registering two chances created and three shots in the attack to go along with one tackle, an interception and four clearances in the defense. This was his first start in three matches, only having started in two of his five appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Leads match in crosses Embarba generated three shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Embara saw another match with a high volume of crosses Sunday, registering six, having yet to see less than five in a match in six appearances this campaign. He has now started in the past three games and looks to be a regular starter after starting in five of his six appearances, having one assist during that span.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Another goal contribution Ratiu assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ratiu bagged a goal contribution for the second match in a row Sunday, earning an assist on Isi Palazon's goal in the 35th minute. This marks his second goal contribution of the season, with one being an assist and the other a goal. He had a solid outing outside of his assist, registering two interceptions, two clearances, three shots, three chances created and five crosses.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Finds back of net Palazon scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Palazon was back in the starting Xi after appearing off the bench in the club's last two matches, earning a goal in the 35th minute. This marks his first goal and goal contribution of the season, starting to work at his five from last campaign. He will look to start in the club's next match after his decent performance, although without goal contributions, he hasn't seen much fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes one against Atletico Batalla recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Batalla was back starting in net for the second consecutive match Sunday, stopping four shots while allowing one goal. He has yet to earn a clean sheet in either of his appearances this season. He will look to pick up his first when facing Girona on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano 1 vs 1 Atlético de Madrid | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Simeone: "Los cambios fueron protagonistas. Estamos convencidos de que los goles llegarán"

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

RAYO VALLECANO 1 - 1 ATLÉTICO DE MADRID | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs ATLÉTICO DE MADRID - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Rayo Vallecano 3 vs 1 CA Osasuna | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Rayo Vallecano beats Osasuna with three great goals

Rayo Vallecano has scored three spectacular goals on its way to a comfortable win over Osasuna in La Liga

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RAYO VALLECANO 3 - 1 CA OSASUNA | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Unai Lopez - Scores as substitute in win Lopez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Lopez took the ball from his own half of the field on a last-minute counterattack and finished his solo play for the third home goal in this match. He has now scored twice in five matches played (two starts) this season, despite having a short time on the field in some of those clashes. Such effectiveness makes him a good candidate to regain the starting position from Gerard Gumbau as Oscar Valentin's partner in a two-man defensive midfield.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Delivers assist in win Gumbau assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Gumbau led the home side with three chances created, one of which led to Abdul Mumin's 50th-minute equalizer Monday. The central midfielder was replaced by Unai Lopez later in the game, which was his first start in the current campaign. The fact that Gumbau also took a few set pieces is a good sign for his fantasy value, but he's not guaranteed to retain the starting spot in future fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Inactive due to injury Espino is out for at least three months as he recovers from a fractured fibula and ankle damage, according to Marcos Romano of As.

Impact Espino could be back in training sessions in December after having the injured fibula repaired through surgery. Therefore, Pep Chavarria is now in charge of covering Espino's tasks on the left side of a back four. The former Cadiz man played 305 minutes across four consecutive matches before this problem, tallying three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and 16 tackles (nine won) during that period.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Ratiu - Scores goal in victory Ratiu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-1 win against Osasuna.

Impact Ratiu had an outstanding display as he achieved the decisive goal via right-footed shot in the 66th minute, in addition to winning all of his five tackles and eight of 13 duels. He made the score sheet for the first time in three 2024/25 appearances. Still, he can't be expected to get involved in attack often from a left-back position.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Scores in win over Osasuna Mumin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 victory against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Mumin leveled the scoring with a brilliant shot from a tight angle in the 50th minute of the match. The goal was an unexpected addition to his production of 41 accurate passes and three clearances. His 5.4 clearances per game are the highest average on the squad and 10th in the league after five full-game appearances as a center-back.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Provides assist in win Lejeune assisted once to go with one chance created in Monday's 3-1 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Lejeune's defensive contribution turned into an assist when he intercepted a long ball that Unai Lopez took advantage of to make a fast counterattack in stoppage time against Osasuna. It had been a quiet performance for the defender before that event, highlighted only by his game-high 49 passes as his team dominated possession. He has played every minute in the first five matches of the season, averaging 3.4 clearances and 1.8 tackles per contest, and attempting three free kick shots so far.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Unused substitute against Osasuna Cardenas was an unused substitute during Monday's 3-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Cardenas stayed on the bench despite being fit and available for the week five clash. Prior to this game, he had an unimpressive start to the season with seven saves and five goals conceded in four matches. Loanee Augusto Batalla got the nod instead Monday and could continue to relegate the Spanish goalkeeper to a limited role from now on.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Concedes once versus Osasuna Batalla made one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 win against Osasuna.

Impact Batalla was only beaten by Raul Garcia's shot from outside the box in the first half of Monday's win. The keeper started his first league match for Rayo since arriving from River Plate in August, with his inclusion pushing Daniel Cardenas to a bench spot. Although one game is not enough to consider the change in goal as definitive, Batalla now seems to have the edge ahead of Sunday's difficult meeting with Atletico Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Signs with Rayo Vallecano Sergi has completed a transfer to Rayo Vallecano out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Sergi has found a new club after leaving the newly demoted Cadiz, with the forward remaining in Spain to compete with Rayo Vallecano. He started in one of his 22 appearances last season, notching one goal and an assist. That said, he should see a similar role with his new club, likely to not see too much time and probably only get around 400 to 500 minutes this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

RCD Espanyol 2 vs 1 Rayo Vallecano | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Balliu - Comes off the bench against Espanyol Balliu recorded one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Balliu came on for Sergio Camello in the 62nd minute, recording 18 touches and completing just four passes. After starting the previous two games, he found himself on the bench for this match. Last season, he was a consistent presence with 33 appearances (32 starts) and will aim to regain his place in the starting lineup to secure similar minutes this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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Rayo Vallecano beats Osasuna with three great goals