PREVIEW | Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 23/04)

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·21 April 2026

PREVIEW | Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 23/04)

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol face each other this Thursday at the Estadio de Vallecas for round 33 of the La Liga. The match will be broadcast live at 19:00 on Premier Sports.

In their last game, Rayo Vallecano lost 3-1 against AEK (UEFA Conference League 2025/26). In their last encounter, Espanyol were beaten 4-1 by Barcelona (La Liga 2025/26).

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The last meeting between the two teams ended with Espanyol winning 1-0.

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Last starting XIs

Rayo Vallecano ( vs AEK 2026-04-16): Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarría, Unai López, Pathé Ciss, Ilias Akhomach, Isi Palazón, Álvaro García, Jorge De Frutos

Espanyol ( vs Barcelona 2026-04-11): Marko Dmitrović, Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Urko González, Pol Lozano, Edu Expósito, Cyril Ngonge, Tyrhys Dolan, Kike García

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MANAGERS

Iñigo Pérez has faced Manolo González on three occasions, recording only defeats.
Manolo González has faced Rayo Vallecano on three occasions, recording only victories.
Iñigo Pérez has faced Espanyol on three occasions, recording only defeats.

TEAMS

Away from home, Espanyol currently have one win in their last nine matches.
Away from home, Espanyol are coming off eight consecutive matches without a win.
Espanyol currently have one win in their last 15 matches.
Espanyol are coming off 14 consecutive matches without a win.
At home, Rayo Vallecano have suffered two defeats in their last 17 matches.
At home, Rayo Vallecano are on a run of two consecutive matches without defeat.
At home, Rayo Vallecano are coming off two consecutive wins.
Rayo Vallecano are on a run of two consecutive matches without a win.
Rayo Vallecano are coming off two consecutive defeats.

HEAD TO HEAD

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol have faced each other 47 times, with Espanyol holding the advantage: 21 wins, compared with 13 victories for Rayo Vallecano.
At the Estadio de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano have the edge in their meetings with Espanyol: eight wins in 23 matches. Espanyol have seven victories.
In the Spanish league, the two teams have played 39 matches, with eight wins for Rayo Vallecano, 11 draws and 20 victories for Espanyol.