Previews
MON 12.01.2015
Rayo Vallecano and Córdoba CF will bring Liga BBVA matchday 18 to a close when they meet in the Estadio de Vallecas. The two sides are direct rivals in the fight for safety, although it is the side from the capital who are best positioned in the table. They are coming off the back of a win and maintaining their form is essential.
Team news
The suspended Emiliano Insúa will be the most significant absentee for Paco Jémez for the clash while Zé Castro and David Cobeño are still recovering from their respective injuries. For the Andalusians, Iago Bouzón and Luso Delgado are still injured and will not be in the squad. Bebé, however, the team's latest signing, will be.
Views from the dressing room
Vallecano midfielder Roberto Trashorras stated in the Córdoba press room that it is a very important match for his team: "We want to play well again and beat a team who are above us in the table". Meanwhile, Fede Vico, a graduate of Córdoba's academy, revealed: "All matches are tough. Rayo is another direct rival, these three points are vital".
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