Rayo Vallecano team news

Rayo are seeking a response after their latest league defeat.

The side’s early-season defensive record is a concern.

Sergio Camello has been Rayo’s leading league scorer this season.

Unai Lopez has been Rayo’s leading creator from midfield.

Espanyol team news

Espanyol have made an encouraging start to their league campaign.

The visitors travel after a league victory.

Espanyol are aiming to consolidate a top-half position.

Fernandez and Edu Exposito are expected to remain central to Manolo Gonzalez’s setup.

Predicted lineups

Rayo Vallecano (predicted 4-2-3-1): Audero; Ratiu, Lejeune, Ciss, Pedrosa; Lopez, Bouare Samake; Tsitaishvili, Diaz, Garcia; Camello

Espanyol (predicted 4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; Hinojo, Cabrera, Riedel, El Hilali; Exposito, Gonzalez de Zarate; Dolan, Hernandez, M. Fernandez; R. Fernandez