Rayo Vallecano Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Sergio Camello - Scores in Sunday's win Camello scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Betis.

Impact Camello scored his third goal of the season Sunday, his first since he scored a brace on Jan. 2. It came in the 78th minute on an unassisted strike, a goal which took the 2-0 lead in the match. He finished the match with three shots, one chance created and two clearances in his 30 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Dimitrievski registered one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Betis.

Impact Dimitrievski kept a clean sheet Sunday, his 10th of the season and his first since Jan. 27. Much of the credit goes to his defense as he only faced one shot on target for just the second time this season. After the international break he faces a matchup of similar difficulty at Celta Vigo on March 31, a side which has scored 32 goals in 29 league matches this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Garcia - Makes Starting XI Garcia (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Garcia was a doubt in the buildup to the match after missing last week's match against Alaves.. The attacker had started six straight matches prior to last week's absence scoring two goals over that timeframe.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Dealing with hip discomfort Garcia (hip) was not an option during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Alaves, confirmed manager Inigo Perez. "He had some minor discomfort throughout the week and we have chosen for him to re...

Impact Garcia was replaced by Jorge De Frutos in the attacking midfield as he picked up a hip injury. Per manager Inigo Perez, it does not seem that it is an issue to worry about and will look to return Sunday versus Real Betis. He has started the last seven games played in a row, totaling two goals with 34 crosses (10 accurate), 12 chances created and 11 clearances in that span.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Records four crosses Lopez generated one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez returned to the starting XI after residing on the bench last match. He displayed a decent performance in his 90 minutes of play, notching one chance created, a shot and four crosses in the attack to go along with three tackles and two interceptions in the defense. He continues as a regular starter, getting the start in 20 of his 25 appearances, although Sunday's match was his first game playing the full 90 in five appearances.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Poor day in attack De Frutos recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact De Frutos earned only his sixth start of the season Sunday, although he appeared to make a decent case for why that is, as he only registered two shots, a tackle and won clearance in the loss. His season has ultimately been pretty disappointing after having 11 goal contributions in 25 appearances last campaign, only notching one goal back on Sept. 15 in 26 appearances this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Whips in five crosses Isi registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Isi had a decent match Sunday, notching his second straight match with five crosses, now having 95 on the season. The midfielder continues as a starter, having only missed one start when an option, registering three goals on 52 shots and one assist on 25 chances created to go along with 35 tackles in 27 appearances.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Allows one against Alaves Dimitrievski made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Dimitrievski wasn't awful Sunday despite giving up a goal, as he saved three of the four shots he saw on net. The keeper has now gone seven matches since his last clean sheet, remaining at nine. However, he will hope to grab another in their next contest against Betis, as he is one off of marking a new career-high in a season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10 • YOUTUBE

Florian Lejeune - Scores in draw Lejeune scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cadiz.

Impact Lejeune notched his first goal of the season in the 89th minute as the opposing goalkeeper misplayed a corner kick, which resulted in his goal scoring opportunity. Aside from his goal, the central defender registered 10 clearances, matching his season-high.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes once in draw Dimitrievski made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Dimitrievski was beaten in the 101st minute by a powerful finish, which marked the equalizing goal. Aside from the goal allowed, the goalkeeper made four saves and has now registered three or more saves in five consecutive matches. Next, he'll face off against Alaves, a team with 25 goals in 26 games.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Fit for Cadiz clash Isi (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Isi returns after serving a suspension last week while also dealing with a knock. The attacker had started every match since September 27th prior to last weeks absence.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Listed as questionable Isi (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Cadiz, per manager Inigo Perez. "There is one training session left now to make the decision. We will wait to see if...

Impact Isi served a suspension last match, but has also picked up an undisclosed injury that could see him sidelined again. He has previously started the last 18 matches in a row, totaling 24 starts in 25 appearances with three goals and one assist. Jorge de Frutos will likely get the call again to start at right midfield again if Isi is indeed ruled out.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes three in loss Dimitrievski had five saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Dimitrievski conceded more than two goals in a match for the first time in his last 11 appearances. Additionally, it marked the first time in 14 appearances that he registered five saves in a match. Up next for Rayo Vallecano is an encounter with Cadiz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Active effort in loss Espino recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Espino continued to do his best to put his squad in scoring position, as he is now up to nine chances created through the last four games. This marked the fourth time in 24 appearances this season that he recorded at least 40 completed passes. Additionally, this marked the fourth consecutive game with at least three interceptions in a match for Espino.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Girona beats Rayo Vallecano to leapfrog Barcelona into second in La Liga

Brazilian forward Sávio has scored twice for Girona to return to winning ways by 3-0 against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Isi Palazon - Suspension served Palazon served the one-match ban and is eligible for Saturday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Palazon was set for a suspension due to yellow card accumulation and had to be left on the sideline against Girona. The midfielder is now fit and available to return, likely replacing Jorge de Frutos in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Set for suspension Palazon registered one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid. He was subbed off due to injury in the 56th minute.

Impact Palazon will miss his first match of the season after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. He's managed to start 24 of the 25 games played, generating three goals and one assist while averaging about 3.4 crosses per contest. In his absence, Jorge de Frutos could see the start at right midfield for the clash with Girona.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Nets goal de Tomas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact De Tomas got his first start since Dec 19 while scoring the lone goal for the team. It was also his first goal of the season, having struggled to find playing time since making the move to Rayo Vallecano last campaign. The forward only scored five goals since the 2022/23 season while totaling 17 goals when he was with Espanyol during the 2021/22 campaign.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Three saves in tie Dimitrievski registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Dimitrievski continues to average about three saves per match after recording 17 in the last six games. This also puts him at 80 saves on the season, which is fifth most in the league. The keeper will make a trip to Girona for the next game on Feb 26, who have scored four goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

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