Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol. Preview, probable lineups, and fantasy tips. Matchday 33 of LaLiga.

We show the probable lineups and statistical data of interest for your favorite fantasy game.

We also take a stand and provide you with a captain, a striker, a wall, and a risk from each team.

Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol

Match date: 23/04-20:00

Rayo Vallecano

After the qualification to the Conference semifinals, the red-striped team wants to secure their stay. Facing them is an opponent with the same objective. 

Íñigo Pérez has the defense in shambles since Lejeune and Mendy are suspended; added to which is the absence of Luiz Felipe due to injury. Pathé Ciss and Vertrouwd will form an emergency central axis. 

In addition, there are doubts about Álvaro García and Fran Pérez. Several options and none certain: Carlos Martín, Alemao, or doubling the fullback with Chavarría and Pacha. 

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RCD Espanyol

Espanyol arrives at Vallecas in a very delicate moment. Manolo González’s team has gone 14 matches without winning, has only taken 5 of the last 42 points, and also comes after coming out very hurt from the derby, which they lost 4-1 against Barcelona. Therefore, Thursday’s duel is interpreted as a matter of total necessity, almost like a final to move away from the bottom zone.

As for absences, the most important one for this match is Urko González de Zárate, suspended, a key player for continuity and balance in midfield. Added to this is the long-term absence of Javi Puado, who underwent surgery in January for a cruciate ligament injury and will not return this season. Without Urko, Manolo has several alternatives: the inclusion of Pickel, dropping back Edu Expósito to a double pivot, or even adjusting the formation.

 Right now, the possible Espanyol starting eleven that generates the most consensus is: Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Pickel, Pol Lozano, Edu Expósito; Ngongé, Dolan, and Roberto Fernández / Kike García. In any case, the main doubt is precisely how to replace Urko, because there is also the option that Terrats comes in if Edu moves back in position.

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