Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Match Preview: La Liga 2026

Valencia host Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Mestalla on 2026-05-14, in La Liga Regular Season - 36. Valencia arrive 12th on 42 points (goal difference -12), while Rayo Vallecano sit 10th with 43 points (goal difference -6).

Valencia Availability

Valencia face multiple defensive concerns. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In midfield and attack, L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while T. Rendall (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. None of Valencia’s listed absentees appear among the league’s top scorers, but their back line depth is clearly affected.

Rayo Vallecano Availability

Rayo Vallecano are also hit by absences. I. Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced defensive option. D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In attack, I. Palazon (Red Card) is sidelined through suspension, reducing creative supply from midfield.

Impact Summary

From the available data, the most notable attacking figure is Jorge de Frutos for Rayo Vallecano, with 10 goals and 1 assist; he remains available, preserving their main goal threat. For Valencia, creative hub Luis Rioja, with 2 goals and 6 assists, is also available. Overall, both sides retain their primary attacking contributors, but defensive and wide options are significantly thinned, particularly in Valencia’s back line and Rayo’s wing and midfield rotation.