Rayo Vallecano loses first preseason friendly under Beñat San José Rayo Vallecano started their preseason with a 2-1 loss to Hearts in Edinburgh, in the first match under new manager Beñat San José. The Madrid-based team, which finished the 2025 season in eighth place in La Liga with 50 points (12 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses), showed positive signs despite the defeat. Sergio Camello scored the team's goal in a game where the coach tested various rotations. ## What happened in the match? Hearts took the lead with a brace from Amadou Ba-Sy in the first half, while Rayo Vallecano responded with Camello's goal in the second half. The team, which scored 41 goals and conceded 44 last season, tried to equalize but couldn't find the net again. ## Reactions from Beñat San José and Sergio Camello Beñat San José praised the team's attitude: "I saw the team well, very intense, with an extraordinary attitude. That's what will give us this football, but also this period of physical gain". Meanwhile, Sergio Camello, who came on in the second half, said: "The team gave everything it had. We tried to control the game and had chances to equalize". ## Rayo Vallecano's upcoming fixtures Rayo Vallecano, who will face Feyenoord in their next preseason game on July 26, is looking to improve before the start of LaLiga EA Sports. The team will open the season against Sevilla on February 21, 2027, at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.