Leganes vs Rayo Vallecano Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Leganes come into this weekend on the back of some impressive results against high-flying opposition as they now take on a Rayo Vallecano side pushing for European qualification.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 31st February, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Leganes vs Rayo Vallecano may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Leganes Team News: No Enric Franquesa
The tactically versatile Enric Franquesa has been a key man for the tactically versatile Borja Jimenez in the last couple of seasons but he remains out with an ACL injury. They have a fresh injury concern as experienced man Renato Tapia is an injury doubt.
Predicted XI (5-4-1): Dmitrovic; Andre Altimira, Rosier, Sergio, Nastasic, Juan Cruz; Miguel de la Fuente, Cisse, Neyou, Brasanac; Dani Raba
Unavailable: Enric Franquesa (Injured)
Questionable: Renato Tapia (Injured)
Rayo Vallecano Team News: Raul de Tomas out
Former Real Madrid striker Raul de Tomas has been unavailable since early-December and he remains out for this weekend, too. They have a plethora of attacking options such as Jorge de Frutos and Isi Palazon to choose from.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Pep Chavarria; Ciss, Unai Lopez; Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazon, Adrian Embarba; Sergio Camello
Unavailable: Raul de Tomas (Illness)
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Leganes vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
A couple of weeks ago, Leganes pulled off a shock defeat of Atletico Madrid at Butarque by a goal to nil and they followed that up with an impressive performances to limit a strong Athletic Club side to a goalless draw at San Mames last weekend. That means they now sit a few points outside of the bottom three. They now face a Rayo Vallecano side that have pushed themselves into the top seven ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures as they chase European football. Their 2-1 defeat of Girona at Vallecas last weekend means they are now unbeaten in their last seven matches in La Liga. Leganes’ recent boost in form will boost their confidence, whilst Rayo play a naturally attacking style of football so both teams scoring looks a good bet for what is a Madrid derby this weekend.
Leganes vs Rayo Vallecano Tip: Both teams to score
