Canales and Berenguer start as Athletic reshuffles for absences

Edin Terzic includes Canales and Berenguer in the starting XI of Athletic Club for the trip to Vallecas, with Sancet and Nico Williams ruled out through injury. The match kicks off at 2:00 pm, officiated by Sánchez Martínez (Murcian FA), with Javier Iglesias checking the action via VAR.

Rayo line up with Audero in goal, Balliu, Lejeune, Mujaid and Pedrosa in defence, Pedro Díaz, Unai López and Pathé Ciss in midfield, and De Frutos, Camello and Álvaro up front. Athletic’s XI: Unai Simón; Areso, Yeray, Paredes and Yuri; Gere and Galarreta; Robert Navarro, Canales, Berenguer and Iñaki Williams.

Rayo’s squad also includes Cárdenas, Kumbulla, Luiz Felipe, Isi, Alemào, Nteka, Tsitaishvili, Fran Pérez, Oscar Valentín, Jozhua, Alonso and Bouaré, while Athletic call up Padilla, Hugo Rincón, Johaneko, Vivian, Prados, Jauregizar, Rego, Guruzeta, Nico Serrano, Djaló, Imga and Maroan. Rayo’s return at home comes after settling stadium safety issues, and they’re approaching the game with the aim of scoring first.