Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Preview: La Liga Match on May 14
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.
Two further players are not fully cleared:
- L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- T. Rendall (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Key creator Luis Rioja, the league’s leading assister for Valencia with 6 assists and 2 goals, is available and expected to carry much of the attacking supply line.
Rayo Vallecano Availability
Rayo Vallecano also travel with notable absences.
- I. Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined.
- D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- I. Palazon (Red Card) is sidelined due to suspension.
Top scorer Jorge de Frutos, with 10 league goals and 1 assist, is available and remains Rayo Vallecano’s main attacking reference.
Impact Summary
Both sides retain their primary attacking weapons, so the bulk of offensive output remains intact. Valencia’s issues are concentrated in defense and depth, while Rayo Vallecano lose creativity and width through I. Palazon, which could slightly reduce their chance creation despite de Frutos’ presence.
