Rayo Vallecano Faces Celta de Vigo in Crucial Match

Vallecas, Spain — Rayo Vallecano and Celta de Vigo are set to clash in La Liga on Sunday at 14:00 local time. Both teams are looking for their first victory of the season, having each gathered four points so far.

The match, held at the Estadio de Vallecas, features the two youngest coaches in La Liga, Rayo’s Íñigo Pérez and Celta’s Claudio Giráldez. Both sides are hoping to capitalize on their home-ground advantages and end disappointing streaks.

Rayo Vallecano arrives after a recent loss to Osasuna, where they were defeated 2-0. Pérez remarked, “We had more drive than clarity,” indicating a need for improvement in their attacking strategy.

Meanwhile, Celta de Vigo has yet to secure a win this season, with their last outing resulting in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Girona, who currently sit at the bottom of the table.

In team news, Rayo is facing defensive challenges due to Luiz Felipe’s ongoing muscle issues. Pérez is likely to field Jozhua Vertrouwd alongside Florian Lejeune to strengthen their defense.

On the other hand, Giráldez is expected to shake things up with seven changes from the previous game, as Celta looks to break their cycle of draws.

This historic rivalry sees Rayo boasting an impressive record at home against Celta, having not lost to them in their last 14 encounters at Vallecas, with 11 victories and three draws.

As the teams prepare for the match, fans and players alike will be eager to see if either side can finally claim a much-needed victory in this competitive league.

The referee for the match will be Víctor García, with Jorge Figueroa overseeing the VAR process.