Rayo have been the surprise of the league this year and could jump to 4th in La Liga if a few results go their way here. Emery spoke about the importance of villareal carrying over their success to league play but I'm a bit skeptical even with the struggles Rayo have had on the road this year. Rayo have 5 losses on the road but 4 of those losses came to the teams at the very top of the league, Sociedad, Real, Betis and Sevilla, games you wouldn't expect them to win. The problem is this match falls in that category as well but Villareal just haven't played as well as the teams mentioned above. I would like to see Falcao back even though Sergi hasn't been terrible, I think a draw is the best result Villareal are able to come away with here only because the match midweek was postponed and they really had to leave it all on the pitch. Rayo have had rest and should be looking for a positive result.
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Rayo have been the surprise of the league this year and could jump to 4th in La Liga if a few results go their way here. Emery spoke about the importance of villareal carrying over their success to league play but I'm a bit skeptical even with the struggles Rayo have had on the road this year. Rayo have 5 losses on the road but 4 of those losses came to the teams at the very top of the league, Sociedad, Real, Betis and Sevilla, games you wouldn't expect them to win. The problem is this match falls in that category as well but Villareal just haven't played as well as the teams mentioned above. I would like to see Falcao back even though Sergi hasn't been terrible, I think a draw is the best result Villareal are able to come away with here only because the match midweek was postponed and they really had to leave it all on the pitch. Rayo have had rest and should be looking for a positive result.