Next week, Rayo Vallecano will face Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League final, marking what could be the biggest match in the club's history. Inigo Perez's side has excelled throughout the competition, aiming to secure their first European trophy in Leipzig.

As the match approaches, Rayo players have shared their thoughts with the media. Goalkeeper Augusto Batalla voiced concerns regarding the club's infrastructure, highlighting the gap between Los Franjirrojos and their opponents. He stated, "Clearly, what we’re doing is very difficult to achieve. Hopefully this will be the turning point for the club, on a structural level, to begin to make improvements. We have a sports city that was obsolete and changing rooms that are from the 70s and 80s. We have to take advantage of all this to improve our morale and hopefully we can get back into European competition."

Additionally, Brazilian striker Alemao acknowledged Rayo's underdog status going into the final, expressing confidence in his team's ability to perform. He remarked, "The favourite is Crystal Palace, but talking about a final is always difficult. There is a lot of excitement and a lot of energy. We want to reach that moment in the best possible way. Anything can happen in a final. I try to live it to the fullest, give nothing away, and show that we want it more than they do."

With both players emphasizing the need for improvement and the excitement surrounding the final, Rayo Vallecano aims to make history in their pursuit of European glory.