Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 40 - Soccer

Falcao - Takes four shots in loss Falcao logged four shots (one on goal) in 69 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Falcao hasn't scored in five consecutive appearances as Rayo were defeated at home for the first time all season. Even for Falcao, it's hard to generate substantial value if he can't find the net. Up next is a trip to Celta Vigo, which have conceded 25 goals in 22 matches.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club (0-1)

JANUARY 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Madrid to face Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey quarterfinals

Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will face each other for the fourth time in two months when they meet in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unai Lopez - On bench in Copa del Rey Lopez (undisclosed) was an unused substitute in Saturday's Copa del Rey victory against Girona.

Impact Lopez missed last weekend's draw against Real Betis with an undisclosed injury, but he was fit enough to be in the match day squad Saturday and should be available fully fit for next weekend's La Liga clash against Bilbao.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Takes three shots against Betis Falcao took three off-target shots and made one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Betis.

Impact Falcao co-led his side in shots, but couldn't find the back of the net -- as they settled for the home draw. The forward has five goals in the season, but the last one was in early-November, and he logged only five starts in 12 appearances. He will now look to get the nod again at Barcelona on Jan 19.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Assists in home draw Trejo assisted one goal from three chances created, sent in nine crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Betis.

Impact Trejo assisted Ivan Balliu's equalizer in the 70th minute to give his side one point at home. That was his ninth assist of the season, while he also led his side in crosses during the match. The midfielder will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Barcelona on Jan 19.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Scores equalizer against Betis Balliu scored one goal from three shots, created five chances, sent in six crosses (one accurate), made one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Betis.

Impact Balliu had a great offensive performance, leading his side in shots and chances created and sending in the second-most crosses -- while also scoring the equalizer in the 70th minute. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist. The right-back will now look to keep the momentum when they visit Barcelona on Jan 19.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Picks up fifth yellow card Valentin made six tackles (one won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Betis.

Impact Valentin had a good defensive outing, leading his side in tackles during the home draw. The defensive midfielder also received his fifth yellow card of the season, though. He is suspended for their visit to Barcelona on Jan 19 and will be eligible to return when they host Athletic on Jan 23.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Zidane - Makes four saves in draw Zidane made four saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Betis.

Impact Zidane had a good outing, but conceded in the first half and they settled for the home draw. The goalkeeper now started two games in a row, and will look to get the nod again when they visit Barcelona on Jan 19.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis (1-1)

JANUARY 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

LaLiga Tekkers: Ángel Correa, doblete y actuación decisiva frente al Rayo

JANUARY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Fran Garcia - Takes shot in loss Garcia took a shot and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Garcia had a solid performance on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but his side was just overrun by a more talented Atletico squad. Rayo are still sixth in La Liga at the moment, but next weekend is another tough matchup against Betis, which have scored 32 goals in 19 matches this season, the second-best total in the league.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in win Dimitrievski kept a clean sheet with four saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Dimitrievski has been one of the surprise stars as a member of Rayo's massively impressive first half of the season. He's recorded two clean sheets in his last three starts and ranks fourth in the league in saves made after his 18th game, so if he keeps up the pace in 2022, Dimitrievski is likely to be a reliable option. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have plenty of attacking talent but struggled towards the end of the year.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Gets goal in win Catena scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Catena has started all 18 matches this season and ranks eighth in the league in clearances made. He'll need to be careful after finishing the year with two yellow cards in his last four starts, but he's otherwise remained a steady presence in the defense. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have scored 28 goals through their first 17 matches.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Provides assist in win Trejo provided one assist from three chances created on six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Trejo took back the league lead in assists on the back of a strong month with 20 total crosses in three matches. While taking advantage of the turmoil among bigger clubs, Trejo has been a key influence in Rayo's ascension this season and looks primed to remain so in 2022. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have conceded the fewest crosses in the league to attacking midfielders.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Scores in win Sergi scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sergi has started each of the last five matches and scored two goals, but what's just as much a positive is that he's taken six shots (two on goal) in his last two starts. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have lost three straight matches but now have the holiday break to recover their strength.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Logs assist in win Garcia provided one assist from three chances created and put two shots off target during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves. He also left after 43 minutes due to a hamstring...

Impact Garcia has been in strong form of late with six chances created from nine crosses in his last two starts but he'll now be out until early January 2022. Fortunately there are no matches left to play in December, so this shouldn't put Garcia out for more than a couple of games if he's prompt in his return. In his absence, Bebe or Randy Nteka could get starting chances.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla beats Atlético to close on leaders; Gavi leads Barça

Lucas Ocampos’ late goal has helped Sevilla beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 and move to within five points of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alavés (2-0)

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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