Brazilian striker Alexandre Zurawski, known as “Alemao”, made himself known in the Copa del Rey by scoring the two goals that gave Rayo Vallecano a 3-2 victory over Recreativo de Huelva. With this performance, the player managed to vindicate himself against coach Beñat San José, who to date has not included him as a starter in any of the eight league games that the club has played.
During the start of the season, Alemao has been relegated to a reserve role, accumulating just 176 minutes of play in the domestic competition without scoring. In contrast, forward Sergio Camello, chosen by Beñat to lead the attack, has logged 605 minutes and seven goals, which explains the coach's preference for the red-and-white player. This difference in opportunities has generated an internal debate about the use of the team's offensive resources.
In the Copa del Rey match, Rayo Vallecano faced Recreativo de Huelva, a club that currently competes in the Second RFEF, the fourth category of Spanish football. Despite the difference in category, Rayo managed to win thanks to the double contribution of Alemao, who not only scored two goals, but also showed collective work in the attacking zone, acting as an offensive reference for his teammates.
Alemao's performance became his first start of the course and allowed him to demonstrate his ability to generate results when given the opportunity. The forward expressed his desire to continue receiving minutes, which seems to have influenced the coach's decision to give him a new opportunity in the coming days.
With the victory, Rayo Vallecano approaches a crucial matchup against Celta de Vigo, scheduled for two days from now. The match is emerging as a vital opportunity to reverse the bad dynamics in the league and avoid the relegation zone. Alemao's participation in the next match will be key to determining whether coach Beñat San José will continue to trust him as the centerpiece of the team's attack.