Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Match Preview

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.

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. Jorge de Frutos, with 10 league goals, is available to lead the attack.

Villarreal Availability

Villarreal also have key issues. J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. R. Veiga (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. P. Cabanes (Convalescence) is doubtful. Top scorer G. Mikautadze, on 12 goals and 6 assists, is available, as is Alberto Moleiro with 10 goals and 5 assists.

Impact Summary

Rayo’s main attacking threat remains Jorge de Frutos, but the loss of creative wide options like Isi Palazón and the doubts over Álvaro García and G. Gumbau could reduce their supply line in the final third. Villarreal retain almost all of their attacking output, with Mikautadze, Moleiro and N. Pépé (8 goals, 6 assists) all fit, meaning their forward firepower is largely intact despite defensive and suspension-related absences.