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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 18 Goals 26 (40)
(28) 22 Assists 27 (34)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
32.3 Average Age 30.5
181.9 Average Height (cm) 180.6
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(50%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.9) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano
Athletic Club
Player Reason Status Rating
Martín Merquelanz Out 6.58
Álvaro García Out 6.81
Player Reason Status Rating
Unai Vencedor Out 6.48
Yeray Álvarez Doubtful 6.82

Team News

Rayo Vallecano
Athletic Club
  • Martin Marquelanz remains out with a long-term injury, while Alvaro Garcia will also miss out.
  • Radamel Falcao is likely to beat Sergi Guardiola to a starting spot purely due to rotation given the pile up of games.
  • Pathe Ciss should start in midfield ahead of Scar Valentin.
  • Yeray Alvarez is a doubt, but should pull through, while Unai Vendcedor is out.
  • Few changes are expected from Marcelino, with Oihan Sancet and Inaki Williams likely to start up top.
  • Nico Williams has been in decent form of late, but he is likely to start from the bench.

Prediction

  • Rayo Vallecano are hanging around in the race for European football, clinging on to a Conference League spot in seventh, drawing with Real Betis last time out in La Liga. That followed an away defeat to Atletico Madrid, with home form remaining key to Andoi Iraola's men.
  • Rayo have been in action since that draw, beating Girona away from home in the Copa del Rey thanks to goals from Sergi Guardiola.
  • Athletic Club pulled off an excellent win during the week to continue their impressive Copa del Rey record after reaching the last two finals. Iker Muniain scored first and last, with the second of his goals coming in extra time to defeat Barcelona 3-1, with Inigo Martinez scoring the other.
  • The Barcelona clash followed a fine Super Cup effort, which saw the Lions reach the final thanks to a win over Atletico Madrid, though they were beaten relatively comfortably by Real Madrid in the final.
  • Prior to the Super Cup, Athletic Club had drawn with Alaves and beaten Osasuna in La Liga. They head into this one three points behind Rayo in the final European spot, so this game represents a big opportunity to close the gap.
  • This one is difficult to call with Rayo's home record to factor in, and it might just play out as a draw.
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