Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano: Match Preview and Injury Updates

Match Context

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 significant defensive issues. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while T. Rendall (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Creative outlet Luis Rioja, one of the league’s leading providers with 6 assists and 2 goals, is available and expected to shoulder much of the attacking supply.

Rayo Vallecano Availability

Rayo Vallecano also have key absences. I. Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined, weakening central defense. D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. I. Palazon (Red Card) is sidelined through suspension. Top scorer Jorge de Frutos, with 10 goals and 1 assist from 33 appearances, is available and remains the main attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Valencia’s issues are concentrated at the back, potentially disrupting their defensive structure but leaving their main creators intact. Rayo Vallecano lose both defensive stability and an important attacking midfielder in Isi Palazon, placing even more responsibility on Jorge de Frutos to maintain their attacking output.