Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Match Preview

Match context

Rayo Vallecano host Villarreal at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga (Regular Season - 37). Rayo sit 10th on 44 points with a goal difference of -6, while Villarreal are 3rd on 69 points with a goal difference of 24.

Rayo Vallecano availability

Rayo face a lengthy absentee list. Ilias Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined. D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Isi Palazón (Red Card) is sidelined. In addition, I. Balliu (Injury) is doubtful. Álvaro García (Injury) is doubtful. G. Gumbau (Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer Jorge de Frutos, with 10 league goals, is available and will carry much of the attacking burden.

Villarreal availability

For Villarreal, J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. Renato Veiga (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, a suspension that reduces defensive options. P. Cabanes (Convalescence) is doubtful. Key attacking figures G. Mikautadze (12 goals, 6 assists) and Alberto Moleiro (10 goals, 5 assists) are both available.

Impact summary

Rayo, with 37 league goals, lose depth in wide and defensive areas but retain their main finisher in Jorge de Frutos. Villarreal, already on 67 goals, keep their full attacking core intact; their main losses are in the back line and squad rotation rather than in direct attacking output.