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Real Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano: Can they avoid a draw?
1 Feb
Summary
- Real Madrid has won only two of their last seven games against Rayo Vallecano.
- Four of the last five matches between these close neighbors ended in draws.
- Real Madrid must win to maintain their La Liga title race lead.
Real Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabéu on Sunday, seeking to extend their league winning streak. Despite a recent Champions League setback against Benfica, the team is otherwise fully available, with Rodrygo and Raúl Asencio eligible for La Liga despite red cards.
Historically, Rayo Vallecano has been a challenging opponent for Real Madrid, with only two wins in their last seven encounters. Four of the last five matches between these close neighbors have ended in draws, highlighting their competitive history.
For Real Madrid, anything less than a victory could reignite crisis talks and potentially cede the La Liga lead to Barcelona. However, despite Rayo Vallecano's defensive struggles, Real Madrid's attacking prowess, particularly Kylian Mbappé's form, is expected to secure them another crucial win.
Both teams have injury concerns. Real Madrid remains without Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy. Rayo Vallecano will be missing Abdul Mumin and Andrei Rațiu, though Iván Balliu could return.
