"Nevertheless, embarking on a stunning Europa Conference League adventure and cruising their way to a knockout stage ticket, Inigo Perez's men will be searching for some domestic stability. Getting 2026 underway sat way down in 15th-place and holding just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Rayo Vallecano will also be excited by their extended rugged success in Madrid."
"Rayo Vallecano Team News Picking up what was a costly La Liga booking away at Elche prior to Spain's festive break, former Athletic Bilbao midfielder Unai Lopez will serve a one-match suspension. However, serving his own respective domestic ban last time out, Romanian international Andrei Ratiu will return to Perez's squad. Both away featuring at this month's AFCON, the duo of Randy Nteka and Pathe Ciss will miss out on Friday night."
"As for the visitors, flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a real flurry and cementing their spot as one of Spain's ultimate surprise packages, Jose Bordalas' men came crashing back down to earth prior to the festive break. Last seen putting in their own nightmare display as they slumped to a 4-0 drummi"
Rayo Vallecano host Getafe at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas with local bragging rights at stake. Rayo arrive after a 4-0 loss to Elche and seek an immediate domestic response. Rayo progressed comfortably in the Europa Conference League and hold a fragile 15th-place domestic position with a three-point buffer above relegation. Rayo remain unbeaten at home in seven consecutive matches and have suffered only one domestic defeat at Vallecas since April. Unai Lopez is suspended; Andrei Ratiu returns. Randy Nteka and Pathe Ciss are at AFCON. Pedro Diaz may start after recovering from a muscle issue. Getafe began the season strongly but also suffered a 4-0 defeat before the break.
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