Impact Despite supplying some serviceable defense, Balliu was punished for a handball inside Rayo Vallecano's penalty box. Mikel Oyarzabal proceeded to score the spot-kick.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
RAYO VALLECANO 4-4-5 · 13TH IN LALIGA
4-4-5 · 13TH IN LALIGA
Ivan Balliu - Gives up penalty Balliu recorded three tackles (one won), two interceptions and one yellow card during a 1-0 loss Sunday against Real Sociedad.
Stole Dimitrievski - Records seven saves Dimitrievski conceded one goal but recorded seven saves and four clearances during a 1-0 loss Sunday against Real Sociedad.
Impact Dimitrievski played outstandingly despite conceding an unfortunate goal, a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty kick rewarded thanks to one of the goalkeeper's teammates. The former averaged six saves across his last two games. Considering the two-game save output, Dimitrievski could start regularly once Luca Zidane returns from suspension.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Randy Nteka - Starts in opener Nteka logged 71 minutes during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Sevilla.
Impact Nteka had picked up an injury during the preseason but was already back to start the first game. Without a shot or cross to show for, it wasn't an ideal debut for fantasy or otherwise.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rueda de prensa Sevilla FC vs Rayo Vallecano
AUGUST 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Resumen de Sevilla FC vs Rayo Vallecano (3-0)
AUGUST 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Erik Lamela leads Sevilla to thrashing of 10-man Rayo Vallecano ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC
AUGUST 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE
En-Nesyri scores and assists as Sevilla thump Rayo Vallecano ' Goal.com Youssef En-Nesyri provided an assist and scored a goal as Sevilla cruised to a 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in their La Liga opener on Sunday.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Stole Dimitrievski - Five saves off bench Dimitrievski made five saves during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Impact Dimitrievski made five saves after replacing Luca Zidane, who was sent off. The keeper made 21 starts last campaign and will be in line for a similar count this season. Next up is a Sunday trip to Real Sociedad.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Zidane - Sent off early Zidane was sent off during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Impact Zidane was sent off in the 19th minute, starting his season absolutely abysmally. The keeper will sit for at least a single match, but could sit for up to three matches for the straight red.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isi Palazon - Creates chance Palazon created one chance during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Impact Palazon created a single chance in the season opener, but failed to get on the score sheet. Palazon will be part of a tough season with this Rayo Vallecano side. Next up for the forward is a Sunday trip away to Real Sociedad.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Santi Comesana - Four tackles in opener Comesana made four tackles during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Impact Comesana was tested right from the start, facing a tough Sevilla side away from home. He did put together a solid performance, and added four tackles in the defeat. It will be a tough season for Garica, and points will be scarce, next up is Sunday trip away to Real Sociedad.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Garcia - Busy vs. Sevilla Garcia made one tackle and three interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Impact Garcia opened the season with a tough match away to Sevilla, and came away with a defensive performance. It wasn't a free-flowing positive one, but it showed some upside on both sides of the ball. Next up for Gardia is a Sunday trip away to Real Sociedad.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Rodrigues - Joins Rayo on loan Rodrigues will spend the 2021/22 season on loan with Rayo Vallecano from Real Sociedad.
Impact Rodrigues had been expected to make this move for much of the past week and now finalizes his temporary switch. With Martin Merquelanz already having moved in the same direction, Rodrigues will arrive as a versatile player capable of starting anywhere on the left flank or as a right-sided attacker.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Merquelanz - Joins Rayo on loan Merquelanz joined Rayo Vallecano on loan from Real Sociedad for the 2021/22 season.
Impact Merquelanz logged one assist in 13 appearances last season while also getting two chances in the Europa League. While on loan, he'll bolster Rayo's attacking depth behind the likes of Isi Palazon and Yacine Qasmi.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Randy Nteka - Leaves with injury Nteka picked up an injury during Sunday's friendly against Leganes, according to manager Andoni Iraola via Raul Gonzalez of Union Rayo.
Impact Nteka has until Sunday's trip to Sevilla to recover his fitness, though the new signing may not be a starter just yet even if he was ready to play. The impending return of Jose Angel Pozo will help out the midfield whether or not Nteka is available.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Pozo - Seen in training Pozo (hip) was seen in training during Sunday's session, according to Union Rayo.
Impact Pozo underwent surgery back in June for a sports hernia and a hip issue but could return to full fitness in time for Sunday's trip to Sevilla. He scored three goals in 32 appearances last season and would look for a starting role if he's able to play when the league campaign picks off.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pathe Ciss - Joins Rayo Vallecano Ciss joined Rayo Vallecano on a four-year contract after transferring from Fuenbralada on Wednesday.
Impact Ciss joins along with Randy Nteka as a deeper-lying midfielder to Nteka's offensive prowess. As he was still able to score three goals last season, Ciss is still capable of producing something as a two-way player if he can manage to break into the starting lineup.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Randy Nteka - Signs with Rayo Nteka joined Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract after transferring from Fuenbralada on Wednesday.
Impact Nteka is an impressively versatile attacker with minutes logged at attacking-midfielder and every position on the front line. He's also managed to improve in production with each passing year as his former club climbed the ladder, most recently scoring eight goals and providing two assists in 38 games last season. Whether or not Rayo manage to stay in La Liga, Nteka looks to be plenty promising ahead of his first chance in the top division.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Balliu - Signs with Rayo Vallecano Balliu joined Rayo Vallecano on a two-year contract, it was announced Wednesday.
Impact Balliu last played for Almeria and after nearly helping that team to promotion, he joins one that actually made it following a couple seasons of failing to do so. He does have top flight experience in both France and Portugal, so Balliu won't be completely out of his element in the coming campaign.
JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rayo Vallecano beats Girona to return to top tier in Spain
Rayo Vallecano is returning to the top tier in Spain after a 2-0 win against GironaJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
More than 20,000 fans allowed for Spain-Portugal friendly
Madrid officials say more than 20,000 fans will be allowed at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium for Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against Portugal on June 4MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In empty stadium, Atlético celebrates Spanish league title
Atlético Madrid has been handed the Spanish league trophy at an empty Wanda Metropolitano StadiumMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After league title, Simeone hopes to keep Atlético growing
Nothing really came to Diego Simeone’s mind after his Atlético Madrid side finally clinched the Spanish league titleMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young Atlético fan dies in accident during title celebration
A 14-year-old Atlético Madrid fan has died in an accident while celebrating the team’s Spanish league titleMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlético Madrid wins Spanish league
Atlético Madrid wins Spanish leagueMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
