Rayo improved his overall totals to nine goals and 12 assists in 2012–13. In the final of the Greek Cup, against Olympiacos FC, he put his team ahead 1–0 in an eventual 3–1 extra time loss.[6] He was eventually chosen Best Foreign Player for his exploits[7] and, during most of his spell, was also captain.
On 6 June 2013, Rayo signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa FC, netting 11 goals from 27 appearances in his first year to help his new club to fourth position in the regular season of the Israeli Premier League.[8] In March 2014, he was involved in an incident with Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC's Rafi Dahan, his harsh tackle producing an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his opponent which sidelined him for almost one year – he received a straight red card,[9][10] and Dahan was eventually forced to retire;[11] subsequently, Dahan filed a lawsuit against Rayo and Maccabi Haifa in an Israeli court,[12] winning the legal action after the judge ruled that the other player's actions were deliberate.[13]
^García, S. (20 May 2011). "Máyor avala al goleador Rayos" [Máyor gives thumbs up to scorer Rayos]. La Crónica de León (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 22 December 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
