Valencia and Rayo advance to Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Valencia has reached its second Copa del Rey semifinal in four years by defeating Cádiz 2-1FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RAYO VALLECANO 4-4-4 · 12TH IN LALIGA
4-4-4 · 12TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Sevilla (A) · Sun 3:15PM
RAY +223 TOTAL 2.5
Madrid waits on Benzema and Vinícius for Copa quarterfinals
Real Madrid will have to wait until the last minute to know if Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema will be in condition to play in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Athletic Bil...FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Valencia tries to return to Copa semifinals
Valencia hosts Cádiz in a single-elimination game in the quarterfinals of the Copa del ReyFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mamadou Sylla - Loaned to Vallecano Sylla has completed a loan move to Rayo Vallecano for the remainder of the 21/22 season, the club announced.
Impact Sylla heads to Vallecano on loan for the remainder of the 21/22 season, where he will look for more consistent playing time. The forward made his move to Alaves after a standout Segunda division campaign with Girona. Sylla will hope for more opportunities with the eighth-placed Vallecano, who are looking to solidify a top-half finish.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Zidane - Concedes one in loss Zidane conceded one goal and made two saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Zidane has conceded just two goals in his last two matches but was defeated at home for the first time all season. With the attack sputtering and Nico Serrano scoring from a difficult angle, it ends up not looking as bad that Zidane couldn't get the job done with the points against his chances. He'll now have another tricky game against the strike partnership of Iago Aspas and Santi Mina in a trip to Celta Vigo.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Logs 15 crosses in loss Garcia created three chances from 15 crosses (three accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Garcia has logged one assist from six chances created over his last two starts but only played the full 90 in one of those games. Even if Rayo aren't winning as consistently as they were earlier in the season, Garcia has contributed his part with five goals and two assists in 20 appearances. He'll now travel to Celta Vigo, which have conceded just 25 goals in 22 matches.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 quarterfinalsJANUARY 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
Getafe ends Madrid's unbeaten streak; virus-hit Barça wins
Getafe has ended Real Madrid’s 15-game unbeaten streak in all competitions after defeating the Spanish league leaders 1-0 in the capital derbyJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luca Zidane - Concedes two goals against Atletico Zidane made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Zidane was beaten by an Angel Correa brace on Sunday in what was his first appearance since the La Liga season opener in August. He might return to the bench in favor of regular starter Stole Dimitrievski against Betis next weekend.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Lopez - Comes off injured against Atletico Lopez was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Atletico Madrid in the 59th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackl...
Impact It is unclear whether Lopez will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury, but Oscar Trejo could return to attacking midfield in his place against Betis next weekend.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Valencia can jump to 4th in Spanish league
Valencia has the chance to jump to fourth place in the Spanish league when it hosts Espanyol in the only game taking place in Europe’s top five leaguesDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hugo Maradona, younger brother of Diego, dies at 52
The younger brother of Diego Maradona has diedDECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOP Paradas Jornada 18 LaLiga Santander 2021/2022
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
