The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Girona last Sunday, while Rayo Vallecano suffered a 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, a day earlier.
Villarreal will host Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga fixture at El Madrigal on Monday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Girona last Sunday, while Rayo Vallecano suffered a 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, a day earlier. As of now, Villarreal are occupying fifth spot in the Spanish top flight standings, having collected 31 points from 18 games, three adrift of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, who have played 19 matches. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting at the 9th position, with 26 points to their name.
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Villarreal are unbeaten in La Liga since the start of November, winning four of their last five in the top flight, picking up 13 points in the process. Last time out, the Yellow Submarine pocketed all three points against Girona, courtesy of a late penalty from Dani Parejo. Meanwhile, Villarreal’s Copa del Rey challenge was ended by Real Madrid on January 19, but they are in the knockout round of the Europa Conference League, having topped Group C. Quique Seiten’s side have recorded nine wins, four draws and five defeats in the league thus far, while they have the second best defensive record behind Barcelona, conceding just 13 times.
Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, have won seven, drawn five and lost six of their 18 league games this season, which has left them just two points adrift of sixth placed Real Betis. Meanwhile Los Franjir Rojos have won just one of their last five matches in the top flight, which was a 1-0 victory away to Real Valladolid in the middle of this month. Last time out, Andoni Iraola’s side lost to Real Sociedad, courtesy of first half strikes from Alexander Sorloth and Ander Barrenetxea at Estadio de Vallecas.
Villarreal’s injury list consists of Raul Albiol, Francis Coquelin, Kiko Femenia, Alfonso Pedraza and Giovani Lo Celso. Therefore Setien might not make too many changes to the side that started against Giorona last time out. Gerard Moreno will continue to lead the line, with Yeremy Pino and Samuel Chukwueze in support. As for Rayo Vallecano, midfielder Oscar Valentin is sidelined with a muscle injury, while the rest of the squad is fit and ready to go. Sergio Camello could spearhead the attack, with Trejo operating behind him in a free role.
Villarreal Probable line-up: Reina, Mandi, Cuenca, Torres, Mojica, Capoue, Parejo, Baena, Chukwueze, G Moreno, Pino
Rayo Vallecano probable line-up: Dimitrievski, Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, F Garcia, Comesana, Ciss, Palazon, Trejo, A Garcia, Camello
Villarreal
Opponents | Score |
Girona | 1-0 (W) |
Real Madrid | 2-3 (L) |
Celta Vigo | 1-1 (D) |
Real Madrid | 2-1 (W) |
FC Cartagena | 1-5 (W) |
Rayo Vallecano
Opponents | Score |
Real Sociedad | 0-2 (L) |
Valladolid | 0-1 (W) |
Betis | 1-2 (L) |
Gijon | 2-0 (L) |
Girona | 2-2 (D) |
Last 5 match-results | Score |
Villarreal beat Rayo Vallecano | 1-5 |
Villarreal beat Rayo Vallecano | 2-0 |
Villarreal beat Rayo Vallecano | 0-2 |
Villarreal beat Rayo Vallecano | 3-1 |
Rayo Vallecano draw Villarreal | 2-2 |
The La Liga match between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano will take place at El Madrigal on Tuesday at 1:30 am IST.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano | Key Details |
Date | January 30 (Spain) |
Venue | El Madrigal |
Kickoff time in Spain | 9:00 pm (Monday) |
Kickoff time in India | 1:3- am (Tuesday) |
The live telecast of the La Liga matches in India is available on the Sports 18 network. Fans will also be able to watch the match on Jio TV. Besides, the match between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano can also be seen on Movistar + and Movistar LaLiga in Spain.