
Luis Rioja
32-Year-Old
Valencia
La Liga
OUT
Injury Illness
Est. Return 12/19/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rioja made the switch to Valencia last season and immediately took over the starting job on the right wing. He played in 36 matches (33 starts) and nearly topped 3,000 minutes, as his durability remains a key quality. He was just as productive as he had been with Alaves, scoring five times and adding three assists from 30 shots and 35 chances created. With a split of set pieces, he has a decent floor every match, though he's never been a high-volume goalscorer. He's a known commodity at this point and his numbers shouldn't stray much in the 2025/26 campaign.
Won't play Saturday
Rioja (illness) won't be available for Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid, David Torres of El Desmarque reports.
ANALYSIS
Rioja has been battling the flu and won't be an option to feature this weekend. Lucas Beltran and Dani Raba are options to take his place in the lineup. Rioja will aim to recover and rebuild his fitness for the match against Mallorca on Dec. 19, which will be the final match of the year for the club.
Rioja has been battling the flu and won't be an option to feature this weekend. Lucas Beltran and Dani Raba are options to take his place in the lineup. Rioja will aim to recover and rebuild his fitness for the match against Mallorca on Dec. 19, which will be the final match of the year for the club.
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Battling illness
Rioja is dealing with an illness and is a heavy doubt to play Saturday against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlos Corberan told media during Friday's press conference.
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Unimpressive performance in draw
Rioja registered six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
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Sends in six crosses in draw
Rioja recorded two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
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Signs new contract
Rioja has signed a new contract with Valencia until the end of the 2026/27 season, the club announced Thursday.
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Scores equalizer as sub
Rioja scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.
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