Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Deportivo
Rayo Vallecano
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Laure | Out | 6.88 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Rodri | Out | 6.35 | |
Mikel Labaka | Out | 6.26 |
Team News
Deportivo
Rayo Vallecano
- A spirited first half performance against the champions saw Depor create a number of chances, entering the break a goal to the good. However, they couldn't hold on, eventually losing 2-1.
- Deportivo have a host of options once again with the return of Manuel Pablo and Zé Castro from injury, and the former is likely to replace Kaká at centre-back.
- Pizzi and Riki will be hoping to display the same understanding that had Los Blancos on the ropes, with holding midfielder Alex Bergantinos admitting: "We have to win at home to Rayo Vallecano to stay alive."
- Rayo only took a minute to get back on level terms having gone behind against Valladolid, but a strike from Manucho eight minutes later sunk the home sides chances of getting a result last time out.
- Alhassane Bangoura (Lass) is back from suspension and is likely to replace José Carlos out on the wing, with Andrija Delibasic having to make do with a place on the bench.
- On-loan centre-back Jordi Amat scored the first goal of his senior career last weekend and it was something special, with the 20 year-old set to be the lynch pin of the defence once again.