The downtime for Ratiu is now known. Which matches will he miss?

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Alarm and relief within a few hours. Andrei Ratiu set off all the alarms in Vallecas when he fell to the ground in the 38th minute, but tests have ruled out a serious injury. The full-back will have a short break and is expected to return soon.

The Rayo Vallecano full-back asked for the substitution in the 38th minute of the match against Mallorca, with a serious expression and pain in the calf. The change was immediate and the scare was huge, but Monday's medical exams confirm that there is no significant damage: the estimated downtime is between two and three weeks, a relief for Iñigo, who considers Ratiu one of the key players of the franjirrojo team.

Medical report and timelines

The diagnosis indicates a favorable scenario: the injury to the calf is not serious and recovery is projected in the short term. With this outlook, Ratiu will definitely miss the two matches of the week — Alavés in the Cup and Celta in the League — while his participation against Osasuna is uncertain depending on his progress.

Immediate schedule

The club is hopeful that the Romanian full-back will return as soon as possible. It seems more likely that he will be available for the visit to the Bernabéu against Real Madrid, the scene where he debuted with the Franja and in La Liga. Objective: to reach that point in the best conditions and without taking risks.