Previews
SÁB 16.04.2016
Team News:
- Rayo Vallecano: David Cobeño, Toño, Patrick Ebert (injured); Raul Baena and Yoel (suspended).
- Villarreal CF: Daniele Bonera and Mateo Musacchio (injured); Bruno and Antonio Rukavina (suspended).
Match Facts:
Rayo Vallecano (16th, 31 pts):
- The defeat to Athletic Bilbao was a setback for Rayo, who need to get back to winning ways if they are to distance themselves from the drop zone.
- Vallecas will surely be packed out again with the locals urging on Paco Jemez's men. Villarreal have only lost one of their last seven games at their home ground.
- The partnership of Miku and Javi Guerra provides the capital club's biggest threat. The Venezuelan is the team's top scorer in 2016.
Villarreal CF (4th, 60 pts):
- Marcelino Garcia Toral's side notched up a vital win last weekend allowing them to consolidate their position in fourth place.
- The visitors have gone three games unbeaten and head into the match in high spirits after securing a berth in the Europa League semi-finals.
- Cedric Bakambu is on a hot streak with four goals in the last four games. The Congolese striker is one of Villarreal's star performers at the moment.
Don't leave Madrid without… taking a stroll through Cerro del Tio Pio Park. With the good weather kicking off, this park located in the heart of the Vallecas district and just a short walk from Rayo's stadium is one not to be missed. Known locally as the 'park of the seven breasts' due to its voluptuously contoured hills, it offers breathtaking views over the Madrid cityscape.
Getting to Vallecas stadium:
Address: Calle del Payaso Fofo, 28018 Madrid
Metro: Line 1 (Station: Portazgo)
Bus: 54, 58, 103, 136
Stadium location here
Time: 18:15 CET
Stadium: Vallecas
Referee: Iglesias Villanueva, Ignacio
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Hashtag: #RVMvVIL
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