Rayo Vallecano

Understanding Moneyball in Soccer

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Moneyball has become a key concept, but is often misunderstood as a long-term, profit-driven approach rather than a short-term, win-now approach. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Oakland A’s took Major League Baseball by storm. Thanks to smart recruitment, the team was able to compete against absolute giants with a shoestring budget. In … Read more

Two Months in Mexico: The Bizarre Transfer that Changed Rayo Vallecano’s History

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Alemão just sent Rayo to the Conference League Final. He almost spent this season in Mexico instead. Rayo Vallecano are not rich, nor are they a massive club. They are nowhere near the two powerhouses in Madrid in terms of money, reputation, or performances. Their stadium is old and far from state-of-the-art. President Raúl Martín … Read more

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