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Real Madrid Aims for La Liga Win Against Resilient Rayo
12 Sep
Summary
- Real Madrid seeks a La Liga win after a European success.
- Rayo Vallecano secured a win despite being reduced to nine men.
- The match is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at 9 p.m. CEST.
Following a crucial midweek UEFA Champions League victory, Real Madrid is set to host Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Los Blancos secured a notable 2-1 win over Inter Milan, aiming to regain ground in La Liga after a previous 1-0 defeat to Real Betis. This loss had allowed Barcelona to establish a three-point lead at the top of the table.
Rayo Vallecano, under new manager Beñat San José, will draw confidence from their recent performance. Last Saturday, they achieved an improbable 3-2 home victory against Racing Santander, despite playing the closing stages of the match with only nine players.
The highly anticipated fixture between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano will kick off at 9 p.m. local time at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This translates to 3 p.m. ET in the US and Canada, and 8 p.m. BST in the UK.
