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Rayo Vallecano

Also known as: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Rayo Vallecano — Spanish football club that lost the 2026 UEFA Conference League final to Crystal Palace 1-0.

2026-04-242026-10-13

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Earlier Valencia earned a 1-0 win at Alaves, while Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol 2-1. …

    Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The Turkish midfielder came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and helped steady the team when they were wobbling under pressure. …

    Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
  4. Citizen Digital

    … ething from this attitude we'll go in the wrong direction and this is what we don't want." Barcelona's attacking stars, including Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, have shone in recent weeks, netting five goals against Feyenoord in the Champions League, as well as against Rayo Vallecano …

    Flick warns Barca stars to keep focus after perfect start
  5. Citizen Digital

    … They now turn their attention back to the Spanish top flight, where they host Rayo Vallecano on Saturday knowing they cannot afford another slip if they are to keep pace with defending champions Barcelona at the top. …

    Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The winger appeared unhappy at the start of the season but seemed far more cheerful as he netted two goals against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia in his last two outings. …

    Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or
  7. Citizen Digital

    … "After the training he said everything was good so he will travel and hopefully he can play tomorrow." Yamal impressed in the 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday, netting his first two goals of the season. …

    Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
  8. August 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … On Monday, champions Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano in their third match of the campaign, having comfortably won their opening games.

    Bellingham, Mbappe fire as Real Madrid ease to Malaga win
  10. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Alaves beat 10-man visitors Getafe 3-0 on Saturday and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano as La Liga's 2026/27 season kicked off. …

    Alaves, Sevilla triumph as new La Liga season begins
  11. Citizen Digital

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    Luca Zidane leaves Granada for Leganes in Spanish second tier
  12. July 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … l, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires By AFP July 02, 2026 06:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Santi Cazorla of Real Oviedo enters the field before the LaLiga EA Sports football match between Rayo Vallecano …

    Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Espi scores late winner as Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2

    Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Mourinho praises Guler's playmaking amid competition for minutes

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler's vision and playmaking after the 21-year-old came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, though Guler is competing with other players including Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz for midfield minutes.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Flick urges Barcelona to maintain focus after five-game winning streak

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has warned his players that any loss of concentration could quickly reverse their perfect start to the season, during which the Spanish champions have won all five matches across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and conceding three.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Real Madrid manager seeks 'killer' Vinicius form against Rayo

    Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal says he will not campaign for Ballon d'Or

    Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal in doubt for Valencia match after knock

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal took a knock and did not train with the team on Saturday, but will travel to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. Flick said he will decide whether Yamal rests or starts after speaking with the player.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Real Madrid defeats Malaga 4-0 under Mourinho

    Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Alaves and Sevilla win as La Liga 2026/27 season opens

    Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Luca Zidane transfers to Leganes on one-year deal

    Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of France coach Zinedine Zidane, has left Granada for Spanish second-tier club Leganes on a one-year contract with an option for a second season. The 28-year-old French-born Algeria international made 45 appearances for Granada over two seasons.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Cazorla retires at 41

    Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain midfielder, retired from professional football at age 41 after more than two decades in the game, finishing his career with Real Oviedo in La Liga where he helped the Asturian club reach the top flight in 2025.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Crystal Palace wins Conference League, secures Europa League place

    Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League final 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano on May 27, 2026, with a second-half goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Manager Oliver Glasner said the victory earned the club the Europa League place they deserved after UEFA revoked their qualification due to multi-club ownership rules the previous season.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Crystal Palace's Glasner wins Conference League in final match

    Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner guided the club to the UEFA Conference League title with a win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday in Leipzig, his last match before departing. Glasner said his only plan was to celebrate and return to London with "a hangover," having won three trophies since taking charge in 2024.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Crystal Palace wins Conference League final with Mateta goal

    Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool after nine years

    Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. La Liga season finale: departures and unresolved matters ahead

    La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Manchester City beats Crystal Palace 3-0, stays two points behind Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday with goals from Antoine Semenyo, Omar Marmoush, and Savinho to move two points behind leaders Arsenal with two games remaining. Pep Guardiola said City can only stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Man City beats Palace, stays two points behind Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to move two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining for both teams. Guardiola said City must win their remaining matches and hope Arsenal slip up to have a chance at a seventh league crown in nine years.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Guardiola: Manchester City still fighting for Premier League

    Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure despite needing to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City are five points behind leaders Arsenal with three games left and a game in hand.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Glasner targets Conference League trophy before leaving Palace

    Departing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is focused on winning the club's first major European trophy in the Conference League final before his contract expires in June. Palace hold a 3-1 lead from the first leg of their semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of Thursday's return match.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

  1. Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026

    Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Barcelona lose Yamal to injury for final title push

    Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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