García and Valentín among five notable absences for Rayo

Álvaro García and Óscar Valentín ruled out for Real Sociedad clash after injuries sustained against Celta; García has a muscle problem expected to last under a month, Valentín has knee inflammation.

Rayo Vallecano will be without two key players for their upcoming match against Real Sociedad after injuries picked up in their 3-0 win over Celta de Vigo.

Óscar Valentín suffered a heavy blow to his right knee in the 62nd minute during a challenge with Javi Rueda. Manager Beñat San José said the injury looked serious, with significant swelling preventing Valentín from training, though he expressed optimism about his recovery after the international break.

Álvaro García felt something in the back of his leg during the Celta match and was substituted at half-time. San José diagnosed a muscle problem expected to sideline him for less than a month. The club also confirmed that Marash Kumbulla remains sidelined with a muscle issue, while long-term absentees Augusto Batalla and Luiz Felipe are unavailable.