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Alvaro Garcia - Takes four shots in loss Garcia took four shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz. He also made two clearances, three interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Garcia was dangerous going forward on Sunday but none of his shots against Cadiz were on target. He has taken 27 shots (eight on target) across 11 appearances since his last La Liga goal in late November, and next weekend he will face the league's best defense in Sevilla.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Zidane - Concedes two goals against Cadiz Zidane made five saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Zidane was beaten by second half strikes from Ruben Alcaraz and Oussama Idrissi on Sunday as his side lost its sixth consecutive La Liga game. It won't get any easier next weekend against second-placed Sevilla, which have scored 39 goals in 27 matches this season.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Esteban Saveljich - Comes off injured against Cadiz Saveljich was subbed out in the 25th minute of Sunday's defeat against Cadiz after suffering an injury.

Impact Saveljich didn't last 30 minutes on his return to the lineup before suffering an injury on Sunday. Nikola Maras replaced him against Cadiz, but Alejandro Catena will be returning from suspension to return to central defense against Sevilla next weekend.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in EPL, Zlatan back for AC Milan

Manchester City and Manchester United have different ambitions heading into the derby at City’s Etihad Stadium

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stoppage-time goal puts Real Betis into Copa del Rey final

Real Betis needed a stoppage-time equalizer to hold Rayo Vallecano to a 1-1 draw and reach the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 16 years

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Óscar Valentín - Plays in Copa del Rey Valentin (ankle) started and played the full 90 minutes of Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Betis.

Impact Valentin had to come off early in last weekend's loss against Real Madrid with an ankle injury, but he looked fine Thursday and should be available against Cadiz on Sunday as well.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia ends Athletic's run, returns to Copa del Rey final

Valencia has prevented Athletic Bilbao from reaching its third straight Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win in the second leg of the semifinals

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Non-league team aims for FA Cup quarterfinals

Fifth-tier club Boreham Wood looks to cause a major shock when it visits Everton in fifth round of the FA Cup

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Catena - Suspended against Cadiz Catena will miss Sunday's clash against Cadiz with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Catena picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Real Madrid, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Mario Suarez or Nikola Maras would likely replace him in central defense for the match.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia waits on Gayà for Copa semifinal against Athletic

Valencia may get a much-needed boost for its struggling defense with the return of Spain international José Luis Gayà in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Athletic Bilbao on Wedne...

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Óscar Valentín - Comes off injured against Real Madrid Valentin was subbed out in the 65th minute of Saturday's defeat against Real Madrid after suffering an ankle injury. He took a shot, made two interceptions and won two of two tackl...

Impact Valentin was on the wrong end of a strong tackle from Casemiro on Sunday and he suffered an ankle injury. He was replaced in the game by Pathe Ciss, but he will have a week to try and recover before Rayo's next game against Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Suarez - Takes five shots in loss Suarez had five shots (one on target) and made one tackle, six clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Suarez made just his second start of the season and had a nice performance not only on his usual defensive duties but also as a dangerous set-piece weapon, racking up five shots, which included a header off a corner kick brilliantly saved by opposing goalkeeper when the match was still scoreless. The centre back will hope this showing was good enough for him to remain as a starter for Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Takes eight shots in loss Sergi had eight shots (two on target) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Sergi extended his scoreless streak for seven matches but it wasn't because of a lack of effort as the forward paced all players in shots attempted with a season-high eight tries. The forward will hope this showing helps him to remain in the lineup for Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Creates four chances in loss Trejo had one shot on goal, created four chances, sent in six crosses (five accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Trejo showcased his playmaking skills here, always putting his teammates in scoring position from both open play and set pieces. The attacker is having some ups and downs this season, but remains a core piece of a Rayo team that is currently exceeding expectations. Up next for Trejo is Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Zidane - Concedes late goal in loss Zidane made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Zidane had a nice performance here, posting a season high in saves and looked on verge of keeping his first clean sheet of the season. But then, in the 82nd minute, the goalkeeper couldn't do much when Karim Benzema appeared completely unmarked after a one-two combinantion with Vinicius Junior to slot the ball into the net. Zidane currently looks to be Rayo's first-choice keeper, having started five times over the last seven matches. Up next for him is Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid (0-1)

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Karim Benzema rescues Real Madrid with late winner vs. Rayo Vallecano ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Benzema's late goal gives Madrid 1-0 win at Rayo, grows lead

Karim Benzema has scored late to snatch Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano and extend its lead of the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid live score, updates, highlights & lineups from La Liga ' Sporting News Real Madrid will look to extend its lead atop La Liga when it travels to face Rayo Vallecano in what is expected to be a heated match at the...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano: Live stream, start time, how to watch La Liga 2022 How to watch Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Esteban Saveljich - On bench Saturday Saveljich (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Saveljich left early last match, but he's healthy enough to be on the bench Saturday. That said, it doesn't look like he's healthy enough to start having started every game since November with Mario Suarez taking his spot on the back line against Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Eriksen to return, Neymar could start for PSG

Christian Eriksen is expected to make his Brentford debut eight months after the Denmark international’s cardiac arrest at the European Championship

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seville derby renews after player hit by object in last game

Sevilla and Real Betis will revive their heated rivalry on Sunday six weeks after their last clash was marred by fan violence against a Sevilla player

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumen de Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano (2-1)

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Esteban Saveljich - Suffers injury in loss Saveljich suffered an injury during Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche, according to Sergio Lopez of Union Rayo.

Impact Saveljich went down at a tough time as his side were no longer to hang onto their early lead. He'll now hope to recover in time for Saturday's visit from Real Madrid, and Mario Suarez could replace him in the lineup if Saveljich is still unfit by then.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE