Beñat San José’s Rayo pass the exile test

Beñat San José’s Rayo have passed the exile test. Their inability to play at Vallecas has not affected the team’s performances. At Butarque, they have not lost any of their home matches and have collected seven points from a possible nine.

The schedule has also taken Rayo to face Barcelona and Real Madrid away from home. The team have yet to play at Vallecas in front of packed stands, adding significance to their anticipated return to their stadium with all their supporters.

Beñat San José is handling the start of the league season with composure, despite this being his first season in the Primera. His team have plenty of options and rely more on an adaptable system than a fixed formation. The power and explosiveness shown by the players under Iñigo are still evident with Beñat in charge.

The team have therefore overcome the adversity of being without their supporters at Vallecas at the start of the season. Their forward is also the leading national goalscorer, with seven goals in LaLiga. A return to the stadium is now the next step for Rayo, after they have delivered away from home.