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Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez has declared that his side must stop dreaming about the Conference League, because their semi-final with Strasbourg is a reality. Perez was clear that it was one of the biggest games in the club’s history, but was confident his side were ready for the challenge. He confirmed that Luiz Felipe […] The post Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez on Strasbourg tie – ‘There’s a social aspect that sets us apart’ appeared first on Football España.

Rayo Vallecano will host RC Strasbourg in an historic occasion in Vallecas this evening, as they take part in their first ever Conference League semi-final, and indeed their first ever European semi-final. For Strasbourg, it will also be a night of firsts, not least experiencing the Vallecas atmosphere, which is expected to be raucous. Inigo […] The post Predicted Teams Rayo Vallecano-Strasbourg: No Alvaro Garcia or Luiz Felipe for Inigo Perez appeared first on Football España.

Zaragoza’s Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was given a 12-match suspension for punching an opponent in a second-division soccer game in Spain this weekend.

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been handed a massive 13-game ban by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), following his viral scrap during the Aragon derby on Sunday. Andrada punched Huesca captain during the final moments of the encounter, images that flew around the world. Huesca were eeking out a 1-0 win over Zaragoza, […] The post Boxing goalkeeper hit with historic sanction as Rayo Vallecano star also slapped with seven-game ban appeared first on Football España.