Rayo Vallecano face Athletic Club this Saturday at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas in matchday eight of La Liga. The Madrid side arrives after a 1-1 draw with Osasuna and sits 12th in the table with 8 points from seven games.
The team's last outing was a mixed bag. Top scorer Sergio Camello, who has seven goals in seven appearances, netted the equaliser in Pamplona. Defensive solidity remains a concern, however, with 16 goals conceded so far this season.
Athletic Club, tenth in the standings, visit after two consecutive home draws. Their usual 4-2-3-1 setup, featuring the Williams brothers in attack, presents a significant challenge for Rayo's backline. The manager must decide whether to stick with the lineup that started against Osasuna, featuring Audero in goal and a back four of Rațiu, Sadick, Lejeune and Pedrosa.
A win against a direct rival in the table would provide a major boost. Supporters can check the full team schedule on our fixtures page and the updated league standings. Kick-off is at 14:00 local time on Saturday, October 10th.
