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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga Showdown at Bernabéu – Preview, Lineups & Prediction
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano – one of the most searched La Liga fixtures today. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol hosts Rayo Vallecano on February 1, 2026, in matchday 22 at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu. Los Blancos are chasing a sixth consecutive league victory to keep pressure on leaders Barcelona in the 2025/26 title race.
Match Preview: Real Madrid Hoy Aims for Continued Dominance
Real Madrid enters this game in strong domestic form under manager Álvaro Arbeloa. With Kylian Mbappé finding the net consistently – including braces in recent outings – the attack looks lethal. The team has shown defensive solidity with clean sheets in their last two La Liga games. Sources: Official Real Madrid Preview | ESPN Match Center.
Rayo Vallecano, sitting 16th with 22 points, struggles on the road and has won just once in their last 11 league matches. Álvaro García remains their biggest threat with 10 goals this season.
Predicted Lineups & Key Players
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Carreras, Huijsen, Asencio, Valverde; Tchouaméni, Güler; Vinícius, Bellingham, Rodrygo; Mbappé.
Rayo Vallecano predicted XI: Batalla; Chavarria, Mendi, Lejeune, Balliu; Ciss, López; García, Palazón, Akhomach; De Frutos.
Players to watch: Mbappé (in red-hot form), Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham for Real Madrid.
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Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Given Real Madrid's home strength and Rayo's away struggles, expect a comfortable win for the hosts. Multiple sources predict a multi-goal victory for Real Madrid hoy.
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