RAYO VALLECANO NEWS

Ronaldo is 'happy to be back' playing for Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo says he's “happy to be back” playing for Manchester United after appearing for 45 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in a friendly match at Old Traffo...

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manchester United vs. Rayo Vallecano live score, updates, highlights with Cristiano Ronaldo set to play Cristiano Ronaldo will make his preseason debut as Manchester United wrap up their 2022/23 tuneup campaign with a home test against La Liga...

JULY 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Manchester United vs. Rayo Vallecano live score, updates, highlights with Cristiano Ronaldo set to play Cristiano Ronaldo will make his preseason debut as Manchester United wrap up their 2022/23 tuneup campaign with a home test against La Liga...

JULY 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Manchester United vs. Rayo Vallecano: Time, TV channel, live stream, squads as Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for Old Trafford friendly Manchester United wrap up their 2022/23 preseason campaign with an Old Trafford showdown against La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, with Cristiano...

JULY 30, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd forward hints at return vs Rayo Vallecano Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo still wants to leave club; Ronaldos position remains unchanged following talks with United this...

JULY 29, 2022 • SKY.COM

Ronaldo: 'The king plays' in Man U friendly game on Sunday

Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he will make his return to playing for Manchester United in the club's exhibition game against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Balliu - Extends contract with Rayo Balliu signed a three-year contract extension with Rayo Vallecano, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Balliu saw his way through a difficult season as a strong contributor with one goal, two assists and eight clean sheets in 35 starts. This is also a good sign for his club, which has some known financial issues but may not have many difficulties keeping the first team stable, a point that should help out Balliu's value opposite Fran Garcia.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Martín - Returns from loan Martin has returned to Rayo Vallecano after a six-month loan spell with Tenerife.

Impact Martin made seven La Liga appearances (one start) last season before being sent on loan to Tenerife, where he tallied two goals and two assists in the second division.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joni Montiel - Returns from loan Montiel is returning to Rayo Vallecano after a season-long loan with Real Oviedo.

Impact Montiel tallied three goals and four assists in 28 La Liga 2 appearances with Oviedo last season, and the the 23-year-old is now set to return to Rayo. He hasn't featured in La Liga since 2016, but he could prove to be a versatile option along attacking midfield and either wing if he stays with the club this upcoming campaign.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez - Transfers to Rayo Lopez has signed a one-year contract with Rayo Vallecano after leaving Espanyol as a free agent, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Lopez has 388 La Liga appearances worth of experience across a senior career that began more than 20 years ago, but he'll have to compete with Stole Dimitrievski for the starting goalkeeper spot at Rayo this season.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salvi Sanchez - Transfers to Rayo Salvi has signed a two-year contract with Rayo Vallecano after transferring from Cadiz, the club announced Friday.

Impact Salvi wracked up 27 goals and 26 assists in 239 appearances in all competitions since joining Cadiz in 2015, including a combined four goals and 42 starts in La Liga these last two seasons. The 31-year-old is now moving to Rayo, where he will challenge Isi Palazon for the starting spot on the right wing.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Girona back in Spain's 1st division after beating Tenerife

There was no heartbreak for Girona this time

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcao - Takes shot off bench in loss Falcao subbed into last week's match against Levante in the 71st minute, and he took a shot and created a chance in the 4-2 defeat.

Impact Falcao scored six goals in 22 La Liga appearances (eight starts) in his return to Spain this season, but only one of those goals came since the November international break. At 36-years-old, its hard to see the veteran striker being much more than an impact substitute in the future.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Creates chance in loss Nteka made a clearance and an interception in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Nteka was a very useful squad player for Rayo this campaign, scoring three goals in 34 La Liga appearances (16 starts) all across the forward line. But the 24-year-old will want to solidify a spot in the lineup next season as the club will try to improve upon an unexpected 12th-placed finish in the table.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bebe - Takes three shots against Levante Bebe took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante.

Impact Bebe tallied one goal and two assists across 29 La Liga appearances (six starts) this season, but the 31-year-old is firmly behind Isi Palazon in Rayo's right wing depth chart at the moment.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Takes four shots against Levante Lopez took four shots (two on target) and created two chances in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante. He also won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Lopez made 27 La Liga appearances (13 starts) this campaign while playing in a bit of a hybrid role between defensive and attacking midfield. The 26-year-old will return to Rayo next season after his loan deal from Athletic Bilbao expires, and he will want to carve out a more consistent role for himself on the team.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Comes off bench in season finale Ciss subbed into last week's match against Levante in the 61st minute and he made an interception in the 4-2 defeat.

Impact Ciss tallied two goals and an assist in 31 La Liga appearances (11 starts) this campaign for Rayo Vallecano, and the 28-year-old will want to push Santi Comesana and Oscar Valentin for a starting spot in defensive midfield heading into next season.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Wins three tackles in loss Valentin made an interception and won three of six tackles in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante.

Impact Valentin made 35 appearances (29 starts) for Rayo in what was his first La Liga campaign. The 27-year-old formed a solid defensive midfield pairing with Santi Comesana.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Takes three shots in loss Comesana subbed into last week's match against Levante in the 61st minute, and he took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in the 4-2 defeat.

Impact Comesana did well in his return to La Liga, steering Rayo to an unexpectedly high 12th-placed finish in the table with one goal and two assists in 35 appearances (32 starts) this season mostly from defensive midfield.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hernandez - Mostly bench option this season Hernandez was an unused substitute in last week's defeat against Levante.

Impact Hernandez kept one clean sheet in nine appearances (five starts) this campaign, and he scored a goal on his La Liga debut against Elche in October. The 23-year-old will want to push Ivan Balliu more for Rayo's starting right back spot next season, even though he is still unlikely to overtake him in the depth chart just yet.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Creates two chances against Levante Balliu took a shot on target and created two chances in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante. He also made an interception and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Balliu kept eight clean sheets and tallied a goal and two assists across 35 appearances (all starts) in his first senior campaign in La Liga. The 30-year-old should remain Rayo's first choice right back heading into next season, though Mario Hernandez will continue to push him for the spot.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Rested in season finale Garcia was an unused substitute in last week's defeat against Levante.

Impact Garcia scored kept eight clean sheets across 34 La Liga appearances (all starts) in his debut senior campaign for Rayo after transferring from Real Madrid Castilla last summer, and he even scored a goal against Elche in February. The 22-year-old will be the starting left back once again next season as he continues to develop and improve.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Suarez - Starts in season finale Suarez started and played 61 minutes in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante.

Impact Suarez kept one clean sheet in 14 La Liga appearances (eight starts) this campaign, but the 35-year-old's playing time continues to decline and he is behind Alejandro Catena and Esteban Saveljich in Rayo's center back depth chart heading into next season.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Maras - On bench in season finale Maras was an unused substitute in last week's defeat against Levante.

Impact Maras had a decent loan-season with Rayo, taking over as the starting center back alongside Alejandro Catena went down with an injury in early March. Maras kept three clean sheets in 16 La Liga appearances (11 starts) overall this campaign, and he's now set to return to Almeria in the summer.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Takes shot in loss Catena took a shot and won one of two tackles in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante. He also made two blocks, four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Catena had a solid season in his return to La Liga with Rayo, tallying two goals, two assists and nine clean sheets in 36 appearances (all starts) in central defense.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE