Sat Mar 29 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Alavés Battles Rayo Vallecano in Crucial La Liga Clash

**Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain** – Deportivo Alavés and Rayo Vallecano will face off in a pivotal La Liga match this Saturday, March 27th, at 6:30 PM local time at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. Alavés, currently 17th in the table, will be fighting to solidify their position and avoid relegation, building on recent positive results. Rayo Vallecano, sitting in 9th, aims to rebound from a recent slump that has hampered their European aspirations. While their survival is practically assured, a win would keep their hopes alive.

Alavés manager Íñigo Pérez faces several key absences. Florián Lejeune is suspended, while Sergio Camello, Abdel Mumin, and likely Jonathan Montiel remain injured. The fitness of Pedro Díaz is uncertain, while the potential return of RDT, Isi Palazón, and Randy Nteka offers a glimmer of hope.

Potential lineup changes for Alavés include Aridane Hernández and Pelayo Fernández partnering in central defense, or a shift to Pathe Ciss and Óscar Valentín in midfield. Unai López or Gerard Gumbau could replace Díaz if he’s unfit. A recovered Isi Palazón might start ahead of Trejo, while Guardiola, Nteka, or Álvaro could lead the line, with Embarba on the wing.

Rayo Vallecano will field a competitive team aiming for a vital away victory. Major sports outlets Marca, As, and Mundo Deportivo will provide expert analysis and probable lineups for the Rayo Vallecano side. The match promises a compelling encounter between two teams with differing objectives but equally high stakes.

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