Rayo Vallecano de Madrid v Athletic Club

Rayo Vallecano beat Celta Vigo at Vallecas, with Celta conceding three goals in the match.

Pathé Ciss is suspended and will miss Rayo Vallecano's match against Celta.

Marash Kumbulla could get minutes after his good performance in the last match.

All of Rayo Vallecano's attacking players are reported to be in optimal condition.

Athletic Club beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Basque derby, with Iñaki Williams scoring first and Álex Berenguer scoring the winner.

Unai Simón made four key saves in the derby win over Real Sociedad, including a late save that denied Carlos Soler an equaliser.

Real Sociedad's coach Matarazzo describes Athletic Club as a very solid, hard-working side that does not concede many goals.

Athletic Club's Nico Williams has an influential effect on the team's play when he is on the pitch, according to Real Sociedad's coach Matarazzo.

Marash Kumbulla is on loan from Roma.

Emil Audero debuted as a starting goalkeeper for Rayo Vallecano.

Tsitaishvili extended good feelings from the previous match.

Beñat San José is the current coach of Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.

Rayo Vallecano returns to play at their home stadium, Vallecas, for the first time this season.

Óscar Valentín received the Trofeo de Vallecas.

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will play against RC Recreativo de Huelva in the Copa del Rey.

Isi Palazón is out due to injury.

Augusto Batalla is out due to injury.

Sergio Camello has scored seven goals in seven league games, placing him among Europe's elite goalscorers.

Rayo Vallecano is responsible for the security of the stadium.

Adriá Pedrosa provided an assist for Sergio Camello's goal.

Daniel Vivian is out due to pubalgia and will not be available until after the FIFA window.

Maroan joined Athletic Club in the winter transfer market of 2025 from Alavés for approximately 4 million euros.

Álex Padilla has been called up for international duty with Mexico.

Jesús Areso was not the starting right-back for Athletic Club against Alavés.

Hugo Rincón was not the starting right-back for Athletic Club against Alavés.

Yuri Berchiche was not the starting right-back for Athletic Club against Alavés.

Unai Simón played in goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup.

Nico Williams assisted the winning goal for Ferran Torres in the 2026 World Cup final.

Aymeric Laporte was a key cornerstone of Spain's defence in the 2026 World Cup, which conceded just one goal in eight matches.

Mikel Oyarzabal has scored 18 goals in his past 20 Spain appearances.

Martin Zubimendi made a positive impact from the bench in both the Euro 2024 and World Cup finals for Spain.

Athletic Club's budget for 2026/27 includes over 15 million euros in positive impact from transfers and loans.