Impact Lopez has missed Rayo's last six La Liga games with a thigh injury he suffered in early February, but he's back with the team and could see some playing time off the bench Sunday.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
RAYO VALLECANO 4-4-4 · 12TH IN LALIGA
4-4-4 · 12TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Sevilla (A) · Sun 3:15PM
RAY +222 TOTAL 2.5
Unai Lopez - On bench against Granada Lopez (thigh) is in Rayo's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Granada.
Oscar Trejo - Suspended against Granada Trejo will miss Sunday's clash against Granada with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Trejo picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in the defeat to Atletico Madrid before the international break, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Santi Comesana could move up into attacking midfield in his absence for the match.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes one in loss Dimitrievski made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Dimitrievski couldn't do much to stop Koke's perfectly-placed shot into the far post in the 49th minute but, other than that, had a nice performance, denying the opposition other goals with interventions on clear opportunities. Dimitrievski has been in the middle of a fight for a starting spot with Luca Zidane over the last few weeks and will probably have another opportunity to prove his value during Apr. 3 visit to Granada.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alejandro Catena - Makes eight clearances in loss Catena made one tackle and eight clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Catena played well once again despite the loss, leading all players in clearances and having the best against opposing forwards most of the times. The centre back has been thriving as of late, with four or more clearances in nine of his last 10 starts. Up next for him is Apr. 3 visit to Granada.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Suarez - Takes three shots in loss Suarez had three shots (one on target), made one tackle (won), two clearances and two interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Suarez performed well against his former club, being solid defensively and a menace on offensive set pieces, even pacing his side in shots attempted. After being mostly a reserve during this campaign, the veteran defender benefited from some suspensions and injuries and started the last four matches. Esteban Ariel Saveljich's status for Apr. 3 visit to Granada is still to be known, but Suarez showed that he's more than capable to fill in if still needed.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bebe - Takes three shots in loss Bebe had three off-target shots, sent in five inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Bebe couldn't score as he did on the previous match but was still a menace on the right flank, being involved on several dangerous plays. The winger started three of the last four contests for Rayo and it looks like his strong play will probably guarantee him another start for Apr. 3 visit to Granada.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Atlético wins 1-0 at Rayo, Osasuna player helps Ukraine
Atlético Madrid extended its hot streak with a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league after Koke Resurrección scored the second-half winner in Saturday’s capital derbyMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Koke and Atletico Madrid hang on vs. Rayo Vallecano ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC
MARCH 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE
MATCHDAY: Villa hosts Arsenal in EPL; Serie A top 3 in play
Aston Villa welcomes Arsenal in the English Premier League, and Middlesbrough hosts Chelsea at Riverside Stadium in the first of the weekend’s FA Cup quarterfinalsMARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Merquelanz - Still out with knee injury Merquelanz returned to training with Rayo in early March, according to el Diario Vasco, but he still is yet to feature for Rayo.
Impact Merquelanz hasn't played since suffering a knee injury in September, and it is still unclear when he'll be ready to return. Rayo plays Atletico Madrid Saturday before the upcoming international break.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alejandro Catena - Makes five clearances in draw Catena had one off-target shot and made one tackle, five clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Catena returned from his one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and put up a solid showing at the heart of the defense, leading his side in clearances and giving opposing forwards no room to operate during most of the match. Over his last five starts, the centre back racked up 24 clearances, seven interceptions and four blocks. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Atletico Madrid.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar Trejo - Sends in nine crosses in draw Trejo created two chances, sent in nine crosses (one accurate) and suffered four fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Trejo was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous match and put up another strong performance, creating a lot from both open play and set pieces, with fouls being the lone resource defenders had to stop him. The playmaker is always a great fantasy performance when given playing time and he'll hope to remain in the starting XI for Saturday's home clash against Atletico Madrid.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes one in draw Dimitrievski made one save and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Dimitrievski was back in the lineup and didn't have any work coming his way during the first half, but things changed in the final frame. The goalkeeper couldn't do much to stop Thomas Delaney close-range effort for the goal that drew things level at 1-1 in the 62nd minute, but then made a spectacular save to deny Anthony Martial what would've been the game-winning goal deep into stoppage time. He'll hope this performance is enough for him to get his starting spot back for the upcoming games, starting with Saturday's home clash against Atletico Madrid.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Balliu - Provides assist in draw Balliu provided an assist, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made two clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Balliu made his third appearance on the scoresheet this season, assisting Bebe for the opening goal in the first minute of the second half, but couldn't provide any other noteworthy contribution for fantasy purposes. The right back is usually a good source of offensive stats but he'll probably be much more focused on defending during Saturday's home clash against Atletico Madrid.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bebe - Scores in draw Bebe scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Bebe made his second start over the last three matches and had another great performance, scoring his side's lone goal with a powerful shot from a very tight angle in the first minute of the second half and being involved in several dangerous plays. This was the first goal of the season for the attacker and he'll hope it's enough for him to remain in the lineup for Saturday's home clash against Atletico Madrid.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: EPL leader Man City at Palace; Madrid at Mallorca
Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace looking to go six points clear of Liverpool again in a Premier League title tussle that's become tighter than expectedMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona regains scoring touch with 4-0 rout of Osasuna
Barcelona has rebounded from its disappointing scoreless draw with Galatasaray in the Europa League by scoring three goals in less than 30 minutes in a comfortable 4-0 win over Osa...MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla FC (1-1)
MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Calentamiento Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla FC
MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Esteban Saveljich - Ruled out for Sevilla game Savelijch is missing from Rayo Vallecano's game-day squad list to face Sevilla Sunday.
Impact Savelijch picked up an injury in the previous game and will miss at least this one. Alejandro Catena and Mario Suarez are partnering in the back Sunday.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Newcastle; Barcelona faces Osasuna
Chelsea hosts Newcastle in the first game at Stamford Bridge since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government over Russia’s war on UkraineMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isi Palazon - Suspended against Sevilla Palazon will miss Sunday's clash against Sevilla with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Palazon picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Cadiz, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's match. Bebe or Randy Nteka would likely replace him on the right wing for the game.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Suspended against Sevilla Garcia will miss Sunday's clash against Sevilla with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Garcia picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Cadiz, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. He has started 23 of Rayo's 26 La Liga matches this season, but Bebe or Randy Nteka could replace him on the left wing in this one.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona continues to move up Spanish league, beats Elche
Substitutes Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay scored second-half goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Elche 2-1 to continue its upward move in the Spanish leagueMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
