Rayo Vallecano — Spanish football club facing Crystal Palace in the 2026 UEFA Conference League final.
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The Namibian
Oliver Glasner on Tuesday called on his Crystal Palace side to atone for their Europa League demotion by beating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday and returning to the competition. …
Europa League demotion fueling Palace’s European run, says GlasnerThe Namibian
… RANDY NTEKA (Rayo Vallecano) Vallecano are focused on the Conference League final against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, but were able to sign off from La Liga with a 2-1 win over Alaves thanks to Randy Nteka’s late goal. …
African players in Europe: Liverpool legend Salah bids farewellThe Namibian
… Rayo Vallecano fans gave veteran midfielder Oscar Trejo a fond farewell in his final appearance at their Vallecas stadium as they beat third-place Villarreal 2-0. …
Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brinkThe Namibian
… Fixtures Sunday (1700 GMT unless stated) Athletic Bilbao v Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid v Girona, Elche v Getafe, Levante v Mallorca, Osasuna v Espanyol, Rayo Vallecano v Villarreal, Real Oviedo v Alaves, Real Sociedad v Valencia, Sevilla v Real Madrid, Barcelona v Real Betis (191 …
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekendThe Namibian
… Real Betis, fifth, were held 1-1 at home against Rayo Vallecano earlier Saturday, leaving them six points behind Atletico, after Diego Simeone’s side put four past Espanyol. …
Leaders Real Madrid stung at Osasuna, Atletico back on trackThe Namibian
… Player to watch: Isi Palazon Rayo Vallecano forward Palazon impressed in the 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid last weekend, without getting on the scoresheet. …
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recoveryThe Namibian
… Earlier on Saturday, La Liga postponed Rayo Vallecano’s home match against Real Oviedo because of the condition of the pitch at the Madrid’s side’s Vallecas stadium. …
Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga leadThe Namibian
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and his star striker Kylian Mbappe agree on at least one thing, ahead of Sunday’s visit to face Valencia in La Liga — the need for consistency. “I’m not Gandalf the White,” said Arbeloa after his team scraped a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano last wee …
Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magicThe Namibian
… this could happen,” said the coach. “We have to improve something because we want to break this downward spiral that we’re already somewhat into.” Elsewhere La Liga leaders Barcelona visit mid-table Elche on Saturday, while second-placed Real Madrid host neighbours Rayo Vallecano …
Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived SociedadThe Namibian
… sts combined for Real Madrid’s red-hot forward Kylian Mbappe 25 – years since Real Oviedo faced Barca at Camp Nou 64 – fouls drawn by Elche midfielder Aleix Febas, more than any other player in La Liga Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Levante v Elche (2000) Saturday Rayo Vallecano …
Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift offCrystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says defeating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final would atone for their Europa League demotion due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules, and return them to the competition they "deserved" to play in this season.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says defeating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final would atone for their Europa League demotion due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules, and return them to the competition they "deserved" to play in this season.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, leaving as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time with 257 goals after nine years at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger provided an assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday, but Sevilla secured safety from relegation through other results. Mallorca, 19th after losing 2-0 to Levante, and Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, are in danger of relegation.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga after Raul Garcia's 90th-minute goal, a significant blow to their title hopes as Barcelona trail by just two points. Atletico Madrid bounced back from a four-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over Espanyol to strengthen their grip on fourth place.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal, to move four points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →