Pathé Ciss
RAY
Suspended for Celta Vigo clash
Ciss will miss Rayo Vallecano's next La Liga clash against Celta Vigo after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's encounter against Elche.
Analysis: Ciss will serve a one-match suspension after reaching the five-yellow-card threshold during Saturday's matchup against Elche. The Senegalese midfielder had initially accumulated five bookings following the previous league encounter against Getafe, but Rayo successfully appealed the yellow card he received for an incident involving Abdelkabir Abqar, reducing his disciplinary total to four. However, his latest booking against Elche means he has now officially completed the accumulation cycle and will be unavailable for the upcoming home fixture against Celta Vigo. His absence represents a significant setback for coach Benat San Jose, who will need to adjust his midfield setup without the Senegal international. Ciss will be eligible to return for the following league fixture against Real Sociedad on Nov. 8 once he has served his suspension.
Suspension overturned
Ciss is available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Elche after the Spanish Football Federation overturned his fifth yellow card of the season following a successful appeal by Rayo Vallecano, according to Deportes COPE Elche.
Analysis: Ciss was initially set to serve a one-match suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card of the campaign during Monday's 1-1 draw against Getafe. However, Rayo Vallecano successfully appealed the booking, with the disciplinary committee rescinding the yellow card and clearing the midfielder to feature against Elche on Saturday. The Senegalese international has been a regular presence in central midfield this season, providing an important defensive contribution. With his suspension overturned, Ciss remains eligible to retain his place in the starting lineup rather than being forced to sit out the weekend fixture.
Picks up fifth yellow card
Ciss received his fifth yellow card of the season in Monday's 1-1 draw against Getafe and has earned a one-match suspension.
Analysis: Ciss will miss Saturday's home match against Elche, meaning Rayo will be without one of their most reliable contributors on the defensive end for their next league game. Ciss has been a steady presence in central midfield, though, so he's likely to return to the XI for the Oct. 31 match against Celta Vigo.
Extra busy in loss
Ciss registered eight clearances, one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus Belgium.
Analysis: Ciss had an extremely busy outing on Wednesday, playing all 120 minutes and contributing eight clearances, two blocks, and a won duel during Senegal's tough loss to Belgium. The match also marked his first start of the tournament after replacing Abdoulaye Seck in the lineup, having previously been limited to just 61 minutes of action.
Ends league campaign with assist
Ciss assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Analysis: Ciss was given the rest ahead of the Conference League final against Crystal Palace but was called upon from the bench with his side trailing and made an immediate impact, setting up Sergio Camello for the team's first goal to register his first league assist of the season. The versatile midfielder has been one of the most important figures in a historic Rayo Vallecano campaign that has led the club to their first European final, excelling in midfield and most recently in a defensive role, posting 54 tackles, 36 interceptions, 78 clearances and 16 blocks across 29 appearances (20 starts) in the league while contributing two goals from eight shots offensively and backing that up with 13 tackles, 24 interceptions, 38 clearances and seven blocks and one assist across 11 Conference League outings (10 starts) with still one final game to come.
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