Rayo vs Málaga: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Rayo Vallecano host Málaga at Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday 20 December 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the LaLiga (round 17). Rayo have had 62 days of rest since playing Getafe (LaLiga); Málaga have had 63 after facing Real Sociedad and travel about 412 km. Rayo are without 5 players (Jorge de Frutos, Randy Nteka, Luiz Felipe and others); Málaga are missing 5 (Joaquín Muñoz, Juan Cruz, Julen Lobete and others).