 He featured in 32 matches in 2010–11 (31 starts), scoring against former team Atlético Madrid and Sevilla FC, both games ending in home losses, with the club eventually retaining its status.In late June 2011, 31-year-old Rivas signed for Hércules CF in division two, agreeing on a 2+1 contract.He featured regularly during his spell in the Valencian Community, and on 9 August 2013 joined fellow league side SD Eibar.