Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Match Preview: Injuries and Key Players

Valencia host Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Mestalla on 2026-05-14 in La Liga, Regular Season - 36. Valencia arrive 12th on 42 points (goal difference -12), while Rayo Vallecano sit 10th with 43 points (goal difference -6).

Valencia Availability

Valencia face several defensive concerns.

• J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

There are also two doubts in advanced areas:

• L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
• T. Rendall (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Key creator Luis Rioja, the league’s leading assister for Valencia with 6 assists and 2 goals, is available and expected to carry much of the creative load.

Rayo Vallecano Availability

Rayo Vallecano are without several important pieces.

• I. Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined.
• D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• I. Palazon (Red Card) is sidelined due to suspension.

Top scorer Jorge de Frutos, with 10 league goals and 1 assist, is available and will be central to Rayo Vallecano’s attacking plans.

Impact Summary

Valencia’s absences mainly hit defensive depth, with their primary creative outlet Luis Rioja still available to supply chances. Rayo Vallecano lose attacking support and a key wide threat in I. Palazon, increasing the reliance on Jorge de Frutos to sustain their attacking output.