Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Match Preview

Match Context

Rayo Vallecano host Villarreal at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, 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 arrive in 3rd place on 69 points and a goal difference of 24.

Rayo Vallecano Availability

Rayo face multiple absences. Ilias Akhomach (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Luiz Felipe (Injury) is sidelined. D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Isi Palazón (Red Card) is sidelined. I. Balliu (Injury) is doubtful. Álvaro García (Injury) is doubtful. G. Gumbau (Injury) is doubtful. Key attacker Jorge de Frutos, on 10 league goals, is available and expected to shoulder more of the attacking burden.

Villarreal Availability

For Villarreal, J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. Renato Veiga (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. P. Cabanes (Convalescence) is doubtful. Leading scorer G. Mikautadze, with 12 goals and 6 assists, and fellow double‑threat Alberto Moleiro, on 10 goals and 5 assists, are both available.

Impact Summary

Rayo’s absences mainly hit their wide and creative options, reducing support around de Frutos in a side that has scored 37 goals in 36 matches. Villarreal, with 67 goals, retain their full core of top scorers and creators, so their attacking output is largely intact despite defensive and suspension losses.