Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

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 names are uncertain:

• L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
• T. Rendall (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Playmaker Luis Rioja, the league’s leading assist provider for Valencia with 6 assists and 2 goals, is available and expected to carry much of the creative burden in the final third.

Rayo Vallecano Availability

Rayo 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, who has 10 goals and 1 assist in La Liga, remains available and is central to Rayo Vallecano’s attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Both sides retain their primary attacking focal points: Luis Rioja for Valencia in chance creation and Jorge de Frutos for Rayo Vallecano in goals. The heaviest losses are in defensive depth and wide options, with Valencia’s back line stretched and Rayo Vallecano deprived of I. Palazon’s suspended influence on the right.