Beñat San José hopes Camello will go with Spain

Beñat San José spoke ahead of Rayo Vallecano’s clash vs Espanyol, a match he suggested could be the last at Butarque. The coach also revisited the stadium situation, saying they only found out “yesterday” and arguing that there was “enough time” to have played at Vallecas instead, something he said was not good for anyone.

Butarque and a tight schedule

On the sporting side, Beñat admitted the fixture list is “tighter than usual” and that the team must adapt. He pointed out that these consecutive compressed matches have coincided with squad absences and also sendings-off, so the key now is recovery after a tough week. He also reminded that Rayo are coming off a 4-1 defeat at the Bernabéu and want to get back on track against Espanyol.

Camello, goalkeepers and returnees

When asked about whether Sergio Camello might be called up, Beñat said he doesn’t know for certain, but expressed genuine hope: “I hope he goes.” He added that Camello “fits very well” with Spain’s playing ideas. The coach also underlined the competition in goal: Dani Cárdenas and Emil are both training well, and he said it will be decided who starts.

Finally, Beñat confirmed who is available: Marash has returned to the squad to repeat, and they also get Fran Pérez back after serving his suspension, while others cannot make it. According to MARCA, the focus is improving the defensive “small details” that have led to goals and arriving as fresh as possible for the match.