Rayo Vallecano Announces Multiple Preseason Friendlies Across Europe
Rayo Vallecano, under new coach Beñat San José, has scheduled four preseason friendlies: against Heart of Midlothian (Scotland, July 17), Feyenoord (Netherlands, July 26), Sporting de Charleroi (Belgium, August 1), and Ipswich Town (England, August 8). The club also renewed Unai López and exercised a purchase option for Nobel Mendy. These matches prepare the team for the upcoming LaLiga season.
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Charleroi Becomes New Preseason Rival for Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano, launching a new sporting project under coach Beñat San José, has confirmed its fourth preseason friendly match for August 1 against Sporting de Charleroi, who placed eleventh in the Belgian League last season. The Madrid club is gradually shaping its preseason schedule. The first match is set for July 17 against Scottish runners-up Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle Park, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary. On July 26, Rayo will face Dutch runners-up Feyenoord at De Kuip stadium. The Charleroi match will take place on August 1 at Stade du Pays in Belgium. The final confirmed friendly so far is against English Championship side Ipswich Town on August 8 at Portman Road.
FútbolRayo Vallecano Announces Preseason Matches Against Hearts, Feyenoord, and Ipswich Town
Rayo Vallecano, under new manager Beñat San José, has confirmed three high-profile preseason friendlies. The Spanish club will face Scottish Premiership runners-up Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle Park on July 17, Eredivisie runners-up Feyenoord at De Kuip on July 26, and English Championship side Ipswich Town at Portman Road on August 8. These matches are part of Rayo Vallecano's preparation for the upcoming season, marking the start of a new sporting project.
FútbolRayo Vallecano Announces Second Preseason Friendly Against Ipswich Town
Rayo Vallecano has announced its second preseason friendly match, traveling to England to face newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on August 8, seven days before the start of LaLiga. This follows the announcement of a match against Feyenoord on July 26 in the Netherlands. The club has also confirmed Unai López's renewal and the execution of the purchase option for Nobel Mendy, but the most important matter remains unresolved: appointing a coach. Rayo Vallecano previously played a friendly in England against Sunderland last season, winning 0-3, which helped them secure a 1-3 victory over Girona on the first matchday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaRayo Vallecano Announces Second Preseason Friendly Against Ipswich Town
Rayo Vallecano has announced its second preseason friendly match, traveling to England to face newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on August 8th, seven days before the start of LaLiga. This follows the announcement of a match against Feyenoord on July 26th in the Netherlands. The club recently renewed Unai López and executed the purchase option for Nobel Mendy, but still lacks a head coach. Rayo previously played a friendly in England against Sunderland last season, winning 0-3, which helped them secure a 1-3 victory over Girona on the first matchday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaRayo Vallecano Announces Second Preseason Friendly Against Ipswich Town
Rayo Vallecano has announced its second preseason friendly, traveling to England to face newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on August 8, 2026, one week before the start of LaLiga. This follows the earlier announcement of a match against Feyenoord on July 26 in the Netherlands. The club continues its preseason preparations alongside other moves such as Unai López's contract renewal and the execution of the purchase option for Nobel Mendy, though a coach has yet to be appointed. Rayo previously played a friendly in England against Sunderland last season, winning 0-3, which built confidence ahead of a 1-3 victory over Girona on the first matchday.
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