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Rayo Vallecano most-used starting XI57 MATCHES

Rayo Vallecano's most-used starting XI last season, across 57 official matches, was Batalla in goal, a back three of Lejeune, Rațiu and Chavarría, and Palazón and Frutos further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Gumbau (on loan at Granada CF).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Rayo Vallecano last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 5
Out· 7
  • TrejoEnd of careerJun '26
  • Akhomach to VillarrealReturn from loanJun '26
  • Martín to Atletico MadridReturn from loanJun '26
  • MuminFree agentJun '26
  • EspinoFree agentJun '26
  • GumbauReturn from loanJun '26
  • FelipeFree agentJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 22 of last 30
4-2-3-1
73%
4-3-3
17%
4-1-4-1
7%
4-4-2
3%

Last Season's Most Common Rayo Vallecano XI

Based on 57 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Stats & Facts

Rayo Vallecano

Who started Rayo Vallecano's last match?
Rayo Vallecano's starting XI on 27 May 2026 in the UEFA Conference League (4-2-3-1): A. Batalla, A. Ratiu, F. Lejeune, P. Ciss, P. Chavarria, O. Valentin, U. Lopez, J. de Frutos, I. Palazon, A. Garcia, Alemao.
What was Rayo Vallecano's last result?
Rayo Vallecano lost to Crystal Palace 0–1 on 27 May 2026.
When did Rayo Vallecano last win?
Rayo Vallecano last won on 23 May 2026, beating Alaves 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Rayo Vallecano?
Isi Palazón has taken the most penalties for Rayo Vallecano in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Rayo Vallecano in the 2025-26 season?
F. Lejeune leads with 52 starts for Rayo Vallecano across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Rayo Vallecano use most often?
Rayo Vallecano have used a 4-2-3-1 in 35 of their 56 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
A. Batalla has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Rayo Vallecano in the 2025-26 season, starting 48 matches.
Which Rayo Vallecano defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
F. Lejeune has made the most starts as defender for Rayo Vallecano in the 2025-26 season, starting 52 matches.
Which Rayo Vallecano midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
P. Ciss has made the most starts as midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in the 2025-26 season, starting 33 matches.
Which Rayo Vallecano forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
I. Palazon has made the most starts as forward for Rayo Vallecano in the 2025-26 season, starting 39 matches.
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