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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
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COMPETITION :
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La Liga
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| DATE: |
01 - 02 - 2026
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TIME:
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06.30 PM IST
05.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Estadio Bernabeu |
Team News & Expected Line-ups
Real Madrid head into Sunday’s La Liga clash still juggling a hefty injury list. Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Eder Militao (hamstring), Ferland Mendy (hamstring) and Antonio Rudiger (knee) are all set to miss out once again, leaving the back line stretched.
Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to freshen things up after Wednesday night’s outing against Benfica. In attack, Rodrygo is poised to return to the starting XI, likely replacing Franco Mastantuono in the final third.
A tweak in midfield also looks possible, with Eduardo Camavinga pushing for a start ahead of Arda Guler. That said, there’s no doubt about the core: Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior are all expected to feature from the off as Los Blancos look to maintain momentum in La Liga.
Over in the away camp, Rayo Vallecano will be without Abdul Mumin (knee) and Andrei Ratiu (leg), while Ivan Balliu remains a doubt but has a chance of shaking off a knock in time to start.
There is growing excitement around Ilias Akhomach, who made his debut off the bench against Osasuna after arriving on loan from Villarreal. The youngster could now be rewarded with a first start.
Up front, Alvaro Garcia remains Rayo’s main attacking threat. The winger is enjoying an excellent campaign, leading the club’s scoring charts with 10 goals in all competitions, and he will once again be central to their hopes of troubling Madrid’s patched-up defence.
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