Rayo Vallecano
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Team Overview
Rayo Vallecano are the club of the Vallecas neighborhood in Madrid, and their identity is built on community roots, a loyal fan base and a resilient, underdog spirit. They have never been one of Spain's financial heavyweights, and their history reflects that. They have typically operated in the middle and lower reaches of La Liga, with periods in the second tier. Even so, the club has built a reputation for competing with energy and pride, particularly in front of its own supporters.
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The current campaign, under head coach Benat San Jose, has been uneven across seven La Liga matches. The record stands at two wins, two draws and three defeats, with 11 goals scored and 16 conceded for a goal difference of minus five. The form line of LDLWLWD shows a side alternating between results rather than building sustained momentum. The most striking split is between home and away. At home, Rayo are unbeaten with two wins and a draw from
Squad (33 players)
Goalkeepers (5)





Defenders (11)











Midfielders (11)











Attackers (6)






Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ![]() |
FW | 8 | 7 | 1 | 515 | 7 | 132 | |
| 24 | ![]() |
DF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 675 | 15 | 373 | |
| 6 | ![]() |
DF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 675 | 9 | 355 | |
| 8 | ![]() |
MF | 8 | 0 | 3 | 601 | 16 | 367 | |
| 18 | ![]() |
MF | 8 | 2 | 2 | 575 | 8 | 115 | |
| 20 | ![]() |
DF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 274 | 3 | 59 | |
| 4 | ![]() |
MF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 367 | 5 | 115 | |
| 23 | ![]() |
MF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 372 | 11 | 176 | |
| 2 | ![]() |
DF | 6 | 1 | 0 | 540 | 9 | 213 | |
| 17 | ![]() |
DF | 6 | 1 | 1 | 443 | 12 | 141 | |
| 9 | ![]() |
FW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 2 | 30 | |
| 19 | ![]() |
MF | 6 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 9 | 68 | |
| 21 | ![]() |
FW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 36 | |
| 36 | ![]() |
MF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 6 | 69 | |
| 14 | ![]() |
FW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 1 | 28 | |
| 25 | ![]() |
GK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 109 | |
| 15 | ![]() |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 211 | 1 | 121 | |
| 11 | ![]() |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 3 | 22 | |
| 1 | ![]() |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 0 | 63 | |
| 13 | ![]() |
GK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 1 | 54 | |
| 7 | ![]() |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 3 | 21 | |
| 33 | ![]() |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 2 | 36 | |
| 22 | ![]() |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 32 | |
| 37 | ![]() |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (24)





Departures (24)





Injuries & Availability


Impact Analysis
Rayo Vallecano have two players confirmed unavailable, A. Batalla, who has a broken calfbone, and A. Ratiu, who is listed with an injury. No one is rated doubtful, so the squad's availability picture is clear. The available information does not specify either player's position or the expected length of their absence, so any judgment about which area of the pitch is hit hardest has to be made cautiously.
Two confirmed absences is a modest total, and it leaves the large majority of the squad available. Batalla's broken calfbone is a significant physical injury, though no recovery timeline has been provided, and Ratiu's issue is not described in detail. Without minutes played, appearances or performance figures, it is difficult to measure how central either player has been to the team's recent results.
The same limits apply to replacements. Because the data names no direct cover for either player, it would be speculative to assess who steps in. What can be said is that having only two players out, with none doubtful, suggests a squad that is largely intact and has some flexibility to absorb these losses.
Recent Form





Form Analysis
Rayo Vallecano's last five matches point to an inconsistent side, with results alternating between a draw, wins and defeats for a 2W-1D-2L record. The attack has been a clear positive, producing 9 goals across the five games, an average of 1.8 per match. Rayo scored in every game and managed at least two goals in four of them, including 3-2 against Racing Santander and 2-1 against Espanyol.
The defense is the main concern. Rayo conceded 13 goals, 2.6 per match, and did not keep a clean sheet in the sample. The damage came in two away matches, a 5-2 defeat at Barcelona and a 4-1 defeat at Real Madrid, where they let in nine goals. Those two fixtures were also the toughest opposition in the run, so the heavy losses reflect the quality of the opponents as well as defensive problems.
The home and away split is notable. Both home matches were wins, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. The three away matches brought a 1-1 draw at Osasuna and the two heavy defeats, with 4 goals scored and 10 conceded. Away from home, Rayo have been far more vulnerable, especially against the strongest opponents.
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