Rayo Vallecano vs Levante Match Preview and Lineups Rayo Vallecano will aim for consecutive wins across all competitions as they host Levante in La Liga on Monday night. The capital club, currently 15th in the league table, sits six points above the relegation zone, while Levante, placed 19th, trails 17th-placed Elche by four points in the battle to avoid the drop. Rayo enters the match on a positive note after securing a 3-1 victory over Samsunspor in the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie. This success positions them favorably for progression to the quarter-finals. Under manager Inigo Perez, Rayo has accumulated 31 points from 27 league matches, with a record of seven wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses. The team has remained unbeaten in their last five league games, though they drew 1-1 with Sevilla in their most recent fixture. Los Franjirrojos have only lost twice at home this season, drawing seven of their 13 home matches. Rayo will seek to complete a La Liga double over Levante, having defeated them 3-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Levante holds a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record against Rayo, with 15 wins to the capital side’s 13, along with 11 draws. The Frogs secured a 4-2 victory over Rayo in the 2021-22 encounter and have won two of their last four meetings. For Levante, a win on Monday would significantly bolster their survival hopes, as they currently trail Elche by four points. Levante’s defensive struggles have been evident this season, with the team conceding 45 goals in 27 matches. However, they have picked up four points from their last two games, defeating Alaves and drawing with Girona. Three of their five league wins this season have come on the road, and they will be the fresher team heading into the match.#la_liga #conference_league #rayo_vallecano #inigo_perez #levante
Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Sevilla will look to extend their recent positive run as they host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday. The visitors, currently 12th in the league table, sit six points above the relegation zone, while Sevilla, placed 13th, share the same 30 points. Both teams have shown resilience in recent weeks, with Sevilla entering the match following a 2-2 draw against Real Betis, and Rayo Vallecano securing a crucial victory over Atletico Madrid in their last outing. Sevilla’s campaign has been marked by a four-game unbeaten streak in La Liga, which has propelled them into the mid-table position. The team’s record of eight wins, six draws, and 12 losses from 26 league matches this season reflects their consistency. However, their home form has been a concern, as they have struggled to secure victories in front of their own fans. Despite this, they aim to capitalize on their recent form and their historical advantage over Rayo Vallecano, having defeated them 1-0 in September 2025. Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, have shown signs of improvement after a difficult period. Under manager Inigo Perez, the team has earned eight points from their last four matches, including a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo. Their current position in 12th place, six points clear of the drop zone, highlights their progress. However, their away record in La Liga remains poor, with only three wins in 15 matches and 22 goals conceded on the road. The team’s upcoming Conference League campaign will be a priority, but they will focus on securing a positive result against Sevilla. Injuries and suspensions will impact both squads. Sevilla will welcome back Tanguy Nianzou and Joan Jordan after suspension, but Gabriel Suazo will miss the match due to a yellow card.#sevilla #rayo_vallecano #inigo_perez #matias_almeyda #tanguy_nianzou
Real Oviedo Coach Calls Match Against Rayo Vallecano 'Most Important of the Year' Guillermo Almada, the coach of Real Oviedo, emphasized on Tuesday that the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano is "vital" for his team. He stated that the game, set for Wednesday at Vallecas, is the most critical of the season for the club, which remains at the bottom of LaLiga EA Sports. Almada spoke in the press room at El Requexón, highlighting that the encounter represents a final showdown for the team. The match was previously postponed a month ago due to poor pitch conditions at Vallecas, sparking a legal dispute between LaLiga, the Federation, and Real Oviedo. Almada noted that these circumstances should not impact the game itself, though he criticized the measures taken as lacking the standards of a top-tier league like LaLiga. He acknowledged the strength of Rayo Vallecano, praising their talented players and coach Iñigo Pérez. "They are a dangerous team with intense play and dangerous attackers in attack," Almada said. "Their full-backs constantly project themselves forward, requiring full concentration." When asked about the pitch conditions at Vallecas, Almada insisted they should not limit the team's performance. He stressed the importance of his players being "intelligent" to make the best decisions during the match. The game remains a pivotal moment for Real Oviedo as they aim to secure their position in the league.#rayo_vallecano #inigo_perez #real_oviedo #guillermo_almada #vallecas
