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La Liga 2025-2026: Valencia-Rayo Vallecano, the probable formations

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The 36th day of La Liga closes with the Thursday night postponement at the Mestalla. At 7 p.m., the fascinating challenge between Valencia and Rayo Vallecano, currently divided by just one point in the standings, takes the stage. The hosts, on 42 points, arrive regenerated from the valuable external success against Athletic Bilbao and are betting on the field factor to overtake their rivals and improve their position in the standings. On the other side, Inigo Pérez’s Rayo are living a fabulous season; in addition to 11th place in the league, the “Franjirrojos” have just won a historic Conference League final against Crystal Palace. With salvation now at a stone’s throw for both, the three points at stake tonight would guarantee the arithmetic certainty of staying in the top flight with two rounds in advance, allowing them to end the season with total peace of mind.

Valencia takes the field with a very solid and compact team. Between the posts trust Dimitrievski, protected by a defensive line led by captain Gayà and the central pair Comert-Tárrega. The four-man midfield sees the substance of Pepelu and Rodríguez in the middle, with Rioja and López ready to act on the outsides. In attack, room for the quality of Javi Guerra to support Hugo Duro.

Pérez is banking on an offensive trident. In front of Batalla, the rearguard consists of Rațiu and Chavarría on the side lanes, with Lejeune and Ciss in the center of defense. Valentín will act in the box, flanked by López and Díaz. The attack is all on the shoulders of the trident formed by Espino, Aleman and de Frutos.

The probable formations

Valencia (4-4-2): Dimitrievski; Saravia, Comert, Tárrega, Gayà; Rioja, Pepelu, Rodríguez, López; Guerra, Duro. Coach Corberan.

Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3): Batalla; Rațiu, Lejeune, Ciss, Chavarría; López, Valentín, Díaz; Espino, Aleman, de Frutos. All. Inigo Perez.

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