Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.3)
6.5
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
25.6
Average Age
29.5
181.5
Average Height (cm)
179
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
1
(1)
(46%)
46%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(47%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.8)
(1.2)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Zubeldia | Out | 6.12 | |
| Aihen Muñoz | Out | 6.25 | |
| Arsen Zakharyan | Out | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Méndez | Out | N/A | |
| Álvaro García | Doubtful | 6.7 | |
| Raúl de Tomás | Doubtful | N/A |
Team News
Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano
- In their season opener, Real Sociedad will miss Zakharyan and Munoz, but Zubimendi is available and likely to play.
- Merino's status remains uncertain due to Arsenal links, potentially affecting his starting position.
- Sucic is expected to start for Real Sociedad, with Oyarzabal leading the attack after his Euro 2024 final heroics for Spain against England.
- Sergio Gomez would likely make his debut off the bench
- Rayo's head coach Perez may miss Diego Mendez due to a ligament problem, while Alvaro Garcia and Raul de Tomas are both doubts for the game, but the team is otherwise expected to have a complete squad for their season opener.
- Sergio Camello, freshly helping Spain win Olympic gold in Paris by scoring twice in the final against France, is set to lead Rayo's attack.
- Gumbau and Embarba are likely to debut from the bench, alongside Diaz and Fernandez.
