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Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Match Preview: Key Injuries and Player Stats

Rayo Vallecano player challenges Villarreal opponent
La Liga

Match at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 37, with Rayo Vallecano sitting 10th on 44 points and Villarreal 3rd on 69 points.

Rayo Vallecano Selection Issues

Rayo Vallecano face significant selection issues.

  • Ilias Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined.
  • D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • I. Palazon (Red Card) is sidelined.
  • I. Balliu (Injury) is doubtful.
  • A. Garcia (Injury) is doubtful.
  • G. Gumbau (Injury) is doubtful.

Villarreal Concerns

For Villarreal, there are fewer but notable concerns.

  • J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined.
  • R. Veiga (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
  • P. Cabanes (Convalescence) is doubtful.

From the available data, Jorge de Frutos is Rayo Vallecano’s leading attacking reference with 10 league goals, while Villarreal’s forward line is powered by G. Mikautadze on 12 goals and 6 assists and Alberto Moleiro on 10 goals and 5 assists, all of whom are available.

In terms of attacking output, Rayo’s absences mainly thin out their wing and creative options, but their primary scorer remains in contention. Villarreal lose defensive solidity and build-up through Foyth and Veiga, yet retain the bulk of their goal threat, preserving a strong offensive edge going into this fixture.

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