Luiz Felipe

Felipe underwent surgery following a high-grade hamstring tear in his left leg suffered in Athens, ruling him out for the remainder of the season with a four-month recovery timeline, according to Pablo Villa of Radio Marca.

Analysis: Felipe ends the campaign having made 10 appearances including seven starts, contributing 12 tackles, eight interceptions and 24 clearances across two clean sheets for Rayo. The severity of the tear clearly went beyond what had been initially indicated during his previous absences, and the surgical intervention means he will miss the start of next season as well. Rayo will need to manage their defensive options carefully for the final fixtures and the UEFA Conference League run without one of their experienced center-back options.

Apr 22, 2026

Out Thursday

Felipe (thigh) is out for Thursday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Inigo Perez. "We have the casualties of Luiz and those of those sanctioned."

Analysis: Felipe was already doubtful for Thrusday and it is only confirmed now that he will indeed miss out. Luckily, this is not a major absence, as he mainly serves in a depth role, starting in seven of his minimal 10 appearances. That said, no changes will be made due to his absence, hopefully only missing the one game due to his discomfort.