Rayo Vallecano x Athletic Bilbao: a clash that could change the table

The clash between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao, scheduled for October 10, promises to be decisive for both sides. The teams, with eight points, are neck and neck in the standings and aim to move away from the middle of the table and closer to the top tier of the competition.

Why the game is trending now

With the match scheduled for Saturday, anticipation grows among fans eager to see if Rayo can break their jinx of not beating Athletic since 2021. The clash also offers an opportunity for both teams to turn their situation around, as they have struggled to gain points in the early rounds.

Predicted Lineups and Absences

• Rayo Vallecano: Emil Audero; Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Mujaid Sadick and Adrià Pedrosa; Pathé Ciss, Unai López and Isi Palazón; Jorge De Frutos, Álvaro García and Sergio Camello. Absences: Augusto Batalla and Luiz Felipe. Ivan Balliu doubtful.
• Athletic Bilbao: Unai Simón; Jesús Areso, Yeray Álvarez, Aymeric Laporte and Yuri Berchiche; Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Beñat Gerenabarrena; Robert Navarro, Oihan Sancet and Álex Berenguer; Iñaki Williams. Absences: Nico Williams and Unai Eguíluz.

Venue and Broadcast

The match will be played at Estadio de Vallecas, in Madrid, at 9 AM (Brasília time). In Brazil, the live broadcast will be on CazéTV, on YouTube.

What the Numbers Say

The head-to-head record shows 26 victories for Athletic and 12 for Rayo in 52 matches. In the 26 games played in Madrid, Athletic won nine and drew ten. Rayo has not beaten Athletic since 2021, with three losses and two draws in their last five encounters. The last match, in February 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Jorge de Frutos and Iñaki Williams.

Team Objectives

Rayo, currently in 12th place, aims to use the match to move out of the mid-table zone. Athletic, in 10th place, wants to continue their four-game unbeaten streak and get closer to the top tier. Both need to score points to improve their positions and gain confidence.

With information from VAVEL.com, 365Scores.