Rayo Vallecano vs Zaragoza preview - Gimenez: We`re desperate for victory

Rayo Vallecano began life back in the Primera Division with a creditable 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao two weeks ago and goalkeeper Dani Gimenez believes they must now begin to make their home ground a fortress.

Las Vallecas hosts Real Zaragoza and Giminez is keen for his side to become formidable at home.

"We need to get the three points because we are playing Zaragoza who will obviously be one of the sides we will be fighting with to survive," he said.

"We have to be strong at home and make our place difficult for the opposition to come to. We have to get the fans involved and make Las Vallecas intimidating."

Dani also does not think Zaragoza will be badly affected by the 6-0 hammering they suffered at the hands of Real Madrid in their opening game of the season.

"If it had been against another team then there might be doubts, but against (Real) Madrid or Barcelona they are on another level. Their games will be like this one against Rayo on Sunday," he added.

Zaragoza manager Javier Aguirre moved quickly to bolster his squad after that defeat with Helder Postiga and Luis Garcia arriving on the final day of the transfer window.

However, FIFA have not sanctioned the transfer of Miguel Lopes from Porto as the deal was agreed minutes after the deadline passed.

Aguirre does not have many selection problems with Edu Oriol the only player unavailable through injury.

Adam Pinter returned to training yesterday after picking up an injury whilst playing for Hungary and Paulo Da Silva is also in contention despite only arriving back in Spain from international duty with Paraguay on Friday.