La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Live
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid comes off on Sunday as league leaders visit Rayo Vallecano, who is currently on a five-match winless streak in the league. Real Madrid, aiming for their third consecutive win across all competitions, lead La Liga by five points. Rayo Vallecano sits in 14th place, seven points above the relegation zone. Kickoff is at 1pm GMT.
Rayo face a tough challenge against los blancos after a string of disappointing results, including four losses in their last five league matches. Despite their recent struggles, they remain seven points clear of the relegation zone. Inigo Perez takes over as head coach in hopes of reversing their fortunes. Currently in 14th place with 24 points, they aim to improve but maintain a comfortable distance from the relegation zone. Rayo has a recent history of competing well against Real Madrid, having lost just one of their last three league encounters with them.
Real Madrid continue to dominate the La Liga standings, winning four of their last five league matches and holding a comfortable lead at the top. Despite some injury concerns, they have maintained their winning form, notably defeating Girona 4-0 and securing a 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. With a five-point lead in the league and impressive away form, they appear confident ahead of their match against Rayo Vallecano. Meanwhile, Rayo struggle at home, having earned just eight points from 11 matches, making los blancos the favorites for Sunday’s encounter.
Head-to-Head
In their last five league encounters, Madrid holds the upper hand against Rayo Vallecano, winning three matches compared to Rayo Vallecano’s one victory. They have also played out one draw during this period, showcasing Madrid’s dominance in recent meetings.
Prediction
Madrid’s recent dominance in the league contrasts with Rayo’s struggles. Despite missing key players, Madrid’s depth should see them through. While Rayo may hope for an upset given Madrid’s busy schedule and injuries, their current form makes it hard to root for them. Expect Real Madrid to secure another win comfortably this weekend.
