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Next Game: Alaves vs. Rayo Vallecano - Wednesday, January 14 at 8pm in Copa del Rey
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 9 | Elche | 19 | 1 | 23 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | -6 | 22 |
| 11 | Getafe | 19 | -10 | 21 |
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Preview:Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash between Granada and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 4, 19:28
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AC Milan transfer news: Rayo Vallecano defender Luiz Felipe linked with AC Milan move
AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing Rayo Vallecano's Italian-Brazilian defender Luiz Felipe as they look to strengthen their backline in the January transfer window.Jan 1, 19:05
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Preview:Elche vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Elche and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 19, 19:34
Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs Drita - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 14, 00:07
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Preview:Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 14:30
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Preview:Real Avila vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Real Oviedo vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
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Barcelona transfer news: La Liga champions planning £17.7m move for 'bargain' defender
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Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid: Los Blancos suffer double injury blow during La Liga stalemate
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