Llorente Injury: Rayo Vallecano Debut Ends Early

15/12/2025

Updated at 9:46 p.m.

Betis did not have a lucky start to the game in Vallecas. Diego Llorentewho acted as a starter in the center of defense partnering with Natan, was barely able to be on the pitch for five minutes as he had to leave due to a muscle injury.

Diego Llorente took to the grass after an attacking play by Rayo Vallecano and had to give way to Marc Bartra. Since the final stretch of last season Llorente has been having problems being able to have continuity in the team due to physical problems.

Visibly affected by not having been able to help the team, Diego Llorente was encouraged by his teammates already on the bench.

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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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