Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Match Preview: La Liga Clash

Match Context

Rayo Vallecano host Villarreal at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in 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 and pushing for Champions League qualification.

Rayo Vallecano Availability

Rayo face multiple concerns. Ilias Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined. D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Isi Palazón (Red Card) is sidelined due to suspension. 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 to lead the attack.

Villarreal Availability

Villarreal will also be without key pieces. J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. Renato Veiga (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension. P. Cabanes (Convalescence) is doubtful. Star forward G. Mikautadze, on 12 goals and 6 assists, and Alberto Moleiro, with 10 goals and 5 assists, are both available.

Impact Summary

Rayo lose depth in wide and defensive areas, but their main attacking output via Jorge de Frutos remains intact. Villarreal’s back line is weakened by the absence of J. Foyth and Renato Veiga, yet their attacking core, responsible for a large share of their 67 league goals, is fully available.