Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(40) 31 Goals 23 (47)
(24) 15 Assists 15 (34)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
32 Average Age 31.5
180.6 Average Height (cm) 179.5
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(47%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(1.3) 1 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.2) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano
Villarreal
Player Reason Status Rating
Tito Out 6.36
Álvaro Medrán Out 6.53
Óscar Trejo Out 6.64
Alejandro Gálvez Out 6.73
Gorka Elustondo Doubtful 6.56
Gaël Kakuta Doubtful 6.35
Player Reason Status Rating
Bruno Soriano Out N/A
Javi Fuego Out 6.32
Carlos Bacca Out 6.38
Daniele Bonera Doubtful 6.38
Manu Morlanes Doubtful 6.8

Team News

Rayo Vallecano
Villarreal
  • Alex Galvez will be out for around a month, so Abdoulaye Ba and Emiliano Velazquez will battle to feature at centre-back.
  • Jose Pozo should continue in central midfield in Oscar Trejo's injury absence.
  • Gael Kakuta should miss out on a start due to a hip problem. Adri Embarba and Alvaro Garcia should feature out wide.
  • Youngster Samuel Chukwueze is expected to get a chance from the start after impressing lately.
  • Javi Calleja may be forced to rotate after Europa League action. Miguelon may come in at right-back.
  • Alfonso Pedraza is expected to continue out on the left wing following some good recent showings.

Prediction

  • Rayo Vallecano are winless in their last nine games in all competitions, picking up four draws in the process. A solitary win all campaign isn't good enough.
  • The hosts did put in a great performance at Vallecas last time out, however, as Barcelona needed two late goals to take all three points. Rayo should take confidence from that.
  • Villarreal are winless in their last four games, drawing their most recent three consecutively. From their last five La Liga outings, Calleja's outfit have lost three and drawn twice.
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