Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 41 - Soccer

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

Rayo Vallecano cruises to win vs. Alaves ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Isi Palazon - Takes three shots at Villarreal Palazon took three shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, made two tackles (one won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Villarreal.

Impact Palazon was active on offense and took the second-most shots for his side, but they couldn't avoid the road loss. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card. He will now need to be extra careful when they host Alaves on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Makes five clearances in loss Catena created two chances, made one tackle (won), one interception and five clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Villarreal.

Impact Catena led his side in clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. They will now host Alaves on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Makes three saves in loss Dimitrievski made three saves and one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Villarreal.

Impact Dimitrievski conceded twice in the first half, as they ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper has just five clean sheets in 17 starts in the season. He will now look to bounce back against Alaves on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Villarreal CF vs Rayo Vallecano (2-0)

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • YOUTUBE

No place like home as Rayo tops Espanyol in Spanish league Rayo Vallecano’s impressive run at home in the Spanish league has continued with a 1-0 win over Espanyol.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

No place like home as Rayo tops Espanyol in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano’s impressive run at home in the Spanish league has continued with a 1-0 win over Espanyol

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergi Guardiola - Takes no shots in win Sergi had zero shots during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Sergi was completely held in check by the opposing defense, even failing to attempt a single shot until the 75th minute, when he was replaced by Radamel Falcao. With two goals and two assists over 11 appearances (five starts) so far this season, the forward will try to bounce back during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Óscar Valentín - Makes four tackles in win Valentin created one chance, made four tackles (three won), one clearance and two interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Valentin has a nice outing here, making life easier for the defensive line and being a huge reason why his side was able to withstand during the second half. With 12 tackles and five interceptions over his last three starts, the midfielder will probably be in very high demand during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Quiet off bench in return Falcao drew one foul after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Falcao was back after being left out of the matchday squad last weekend, being brought in the 75th minute to replace Sergi. But this time the veteran striker couldn't make the impact we're used to see. Despite starting just four times and never playing the full 90 over his nine appearances this season, Falcao is tied as Rayo's top goalscorer with five goals. Up next for him is Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Sends in five crosses in win Garcia had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (two won) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia was very active from the left flank, racking up several crosses as he's used to do and even providing some defensive help with a season-high four tackles. The winger is one of Rayo's top scorers this season, with five goals over 16 appearances (15 starts) and will try to add to his tally during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Sends in 10 crosses in win Trejo had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in 10 crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (one won), drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 w...

Impact Trejo was one of Rayo's most active players on the offensive end in his return from suspension, racking up a season-high 10 crosses, but his teammates weren't able to convert any of them into goals. With seven assists over 14 appearances (13 starts) this season, the playmaker will try to remain productive during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in win Dimitrievski made three saves and kept a clean sheet during

Impact Dimitrievski made a huge save when the match was still scoreless during the first half, but was saved by a teammate after parrying forward a shot from outside the box in the 76th minute, This was the fifth clean sheet over 15 starts for the goalkeeper and he'll go for another one during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol (1-0)

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE

MATCHDAY: Rangnick makes Man U debut; Hertha's new coach too

Ralf Rangnick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in a home game against Crystal Palace hoping to build on the team’s recent momentum

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rayo avoids Copa loss in shootout against 5th-tier team

Rayo Vallecano came close to becoming the first top-flight club to be eliminated in the first round of the Copa del Rey this season but won a penalty shootout against fifth-divisio...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Óscar Valentín - Makes five tackles at Valencia Valentin made five tackles (two won), one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Valencia.

Impact Valentin led his side in tackles to help them earn the draw at Valencia. But the midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look for an easier matchup when they host Espanyol on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Scores equalizer in draw Palazon scored one goal from two shots, created two chances, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), made one tackle (zero won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Satur...

Impact Palazon scored the equalizer in the 64th minute to help them earn the road draw. The midfielder also receives his third yellow card of the season, though. He will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Espanyol on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Picks up fifth yellow card Comesana registered two shots (one on target), one chance created, one inaccurate cross, two tackles (both won), two interceptions, two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1...

Impact Comesana had a good overall outing to help them earn one point at Valencia, but also received his fifth yellow card of the season. The midfielder is now suspender against Espanyol on Sunday. He will be eligible to return at Villarreal on Dec 12.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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