Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano team news: Confirmed lineups as Real look to bounce back from Benfica loss
Real Madrid will be looking to put a dismal showing in their 4-2 defeat to Benfica in midweek when they host Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.
Real were condemned to the Champions League play-offs after struggling in Lisbon but they will now turn their attention back to their league campaign, which sees them continue to chase down Barcelona at the top of the table.
Los Blancos have actually won their last six league games since the start of December and will look to reduce the gap back to just a single point after Barca beat Elche 3-1 last night.
Check out all the confirmed team news for both sides below.
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Real Madrid confirmed lineup
Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Camavinga, Guler, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineup
Rayo Vallecano XI: Batalla, Ratju, Lejuene, Mendy, Chavarria, Ciss, Gumbau, Akhomach, Palazon, Garcia, De Frutos
How to watch Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid versus Rayo Vallecano kicks off at the Bernabeu on Sunday at 1pm. You can watch it in the UK on Premier Sports 2 and stream via the Premier Sports website.
It is also available on the bet365 app and website.
Stats for Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano
- Real Madrid have won 33 of their previous 47 matches against Rayo Vallecano
- The reverse fixture, at Vallecas in November, ended goalless
- Rayo Vallecano have not won at the Bernabeu since 1996