In their La Liga clash, a struggling Valencia CF must salvage their top-half aspirations as they host a resurgent Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, who have secured crucial wins in their recent campaign. Led by the influential Rayo duo, Raúl de Tomás and Bebé, the Madrid side aims to capitalize on Valencia's poor form and claim a vital three points. Can the home side arrest their slide, or will Rayo's momentum propel them forward?