Rayo Vallecano sack Ruben Baraja as head coach
The Valladolid-born coach and ex-Valencia player only arrived at the Rayo top job back in November 2016, replacing Jose Ramon Sandoval, and leaves the club battling relegation.
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Rayo Vallecano have announced the dismissal of Ruben Baraja as head coach of the Spanish second division side following Sunday's 2-1 home loss to Mirandés.
With just 14 games remaining of the LaLiga 1/2/3 season, Baraja leaves the club in 16th place and hovering just one point above the relegation places.
Three wins from 13 games
"The club must thank [Baraja] for his professionalism and we wish him the best in the future," said Rayo Vallecano in an official statement.