Marcelino and Iñigo Pérez set for Vallecas reunion as LaLiga unifies penultimate round | OneFootball

LaLiga announced on Tuesday that matchday 37, the penultimate round, will be played in a unified slot at 19:00 on Sunday 17 May. Among the fixtures is Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal CF at the Estadio de Vallecas.

The meeting brings a reunion between Marcelino García Toral and Iñigo Pérez, adding intrigue beyond the immediate sporting stakes.

Iñigo Pérez, currently in charge of Rayo, has been chosen to succeed Marcelino at Villarreal, with his appointment to be made official once the season ends.

On Monday it was confirmed that Marcelino will not continue at Villarreal after no agreement was reached on a renewal, his contract runs until 30 June.

Vallecas will stage a symbolic head to head, the coach closing a chapter facing the man preparing to take the La Cerámica bench. The unified window places all kick-offs together, focusing attention on the table and potential changes shaped by previous results.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo