Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Adri Embarba - Assists against Espanyol Embarba assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Espanyol.

Impact Embarba assisted Alvaro Garcia for the opening goal in the fourth minute. Embarba led the game with the most crosses, created four chances, completed a dribble, and contributed defensively with a tackle and an interception. This marked his first goal contribution of the season, having featured in all four games so far.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Nets against Espanyol Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Garcia opened the scoring in the fourth minute, assisted by Adrian Embarba. In addition to his goal, Garcia completed a dribble and contributed defensively with three tackles and a clearance. This was his first goal of the season. Last season, he scored six goals and will be looking to improve on that tally this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Concedes two against Espanyol Daniel Cardenas registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Cardenas recorded a save and two clearances but could not prevent goals from Alejo Veliz and Carlos Romero. Cardenas has started all four games this season and has accumulated seven saves while registering a clean sheet. Next, he will face Osasuna.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo González: "Hemos hecho méritos para ganar"

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

RCD ESPANYOL 2 - 1 RAYO VALLECANO | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

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ROMERO at the perfect moment 🫡

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Oscar Valentin - Ready to start Valentin (undisclosed) is in the starting XI to face Espanyol on Saturday.

Impact Valentin is good to go following an early exit in mid week against Barcelona. The midfielder is a key figure when fit playing every minute of every match thus far prior to the injury mid week.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Good to go Garcia (undisclosed) is starting for Rayo during Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Garcia returns as expected after leaving early in mid week against Barcelona. The attacker makes his second consecutive start for Rayo on Saturday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Among substitutes Saturday de Tomas (undisclosed) is on the bench for Rayo during Saturday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact de Tomas makes the bench for just the second time this season, returning after missing mid week action against Barcelona entirely. The forward has yet to debut this season as he continues to deal with health issues.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Leading the line Saturday Camello (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Camello is good to go as expected after leaving early in mid week against Barcelona. The forward makes his second consecutive start having scored once through the opening three matches of La Liga.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Valentin - Available to face Espanyol Valentin (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "The three are fit and available. The other day, the three changes were...

Impact Valentin is back with the team and an option for Saturday, as his injury concerns from Thursday have been played down to just fatigue. That said, the midfielder should be expected to start Saturday, as he has started in al three games to begin the season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Ready for Saturday Garcia (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "The three are fit and available. The other day, the three changes were d...

Impact Garcia was brought off early in Tuesday's match but has now been announced to not be dealing with an injury and only with fatigue, leaving him as an option for Saturday. He is an important player when fit, starting in their last match and likely to gain the start again Saturday now that he is healthy.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Set for return Camello (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "The three are fit and available. The other day, the three changes were...

Impact Camello has overcome his issues after coming off injured in Thursday's match, as he is set to be an option Saturday. That said, it is now known he was never injured and instead dealing with fatigue. He has started in one of his three appearances to begin the season, so it is up in the air where he will lineup Saturday, likely being left on the bench.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Could play Saturday De Tomas (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "It comes from a week with discomfort, but he has joined the team. T...

Impact De Tomas has been on the team sheets this season but has been unable to play as he deals with undisclosed issues. However, the forward is on the mend, as he could be an option after rejoining the group this week. If this is the case, this is great news, as he is set to be a regular starter once fit, although he will likely lineup on the bench to begin Saturday if an option.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos - On scoresheet De Frutos assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact De Frutos got his first assist of the season to add on to his one goal. This was also just first assist since the 2021/22 season as the midfielder is set for a starting role in the attack after already getting the call in the attacking midfield during the first three games of the campaign.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Nets goal Lopez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Lopez scored the lone goal for Rayo during the loss Tuesday. He's started two of the three matches played, totaling the one shot while producing three clearances and two crosses (zero accurate).

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Lets in two Cardenas registered three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Cardenas only had three saves while allowing two during the loss to Barcelona on Tuesday. He's conceded three during the first three matches, making six saves while keeping one clean sheet. The keeper will head to Espanyol for the next game on Saturday, who have yet to score during the first two contests.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inside FC Barcelona with Olmo's debut 🔴🔵

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Rayo Vallecano 1 vs 2 FC Barcelona | Game Highlights ⚽

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🚨 A COMEBACK FOR BARCA 🚨 Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC

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TYGA 😎 🎶

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🔴 RAYO VALLECANO vs FC BARCELONA - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

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Alvaro Garcia - Brought off early Garcia was forced off during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Barcelona due to an apparent injury.

Impact Garcia had been struggling with an issue for Saturday's clash with Getafe, but managed to return to the bench. For Tuesday's clash he was given the start, but perhaps too early, as he had to come off due to injury. Garcia will have limited time to recover before a Saturday trip to Espanyol.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Camello - Picks up issue Camello was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Camello picked up an injury midway through the second half and had to come off the pitch. Gerard Gumbau came on to replace Camello, though it would likely be Randy Nteka who comes into the starting XI if the injury to Camello proves to be a serious one. Camello will have limited time to recover before a Saturday trip to Espanyol.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Valentin - Comes off injured Valentin was forced off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Valentin played into the second half before an issue forced him off the pitch. Pep Chavarria came off the bench to replace him. It's unclear if it's a serious problem for Valentin, but with limited time until Saturday's trip to Espanyol, there's a good chance he's sidelined until after the international break.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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