Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Lineups and LIVE updates

Real Madrid Rayo Vallecano LaLiga 2023 — Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

Much of the pre-match buildup has been marred by the controversy involving Vini Jr, but Real Madrid will hope for a win.

All the pre-match talk has been about the racism incident involving Vini Jr. that took place at the Mestalla Stadium in Real Madrid’s game against Valencia.

However, while Los Blancos and Vini Jr. continue to fight off the pitch, (some of) the attention turns towards their next La Liga game, which is against Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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La Liga has been already won by Barcelona, but Real Madrid will look to end the season with as many wins as they can get from their final three league games.

Rayo Vallecano, who sit in 11th position, have done much better this season than their league position shows. In fact, they beat Real Madrid 3-2 at the Vallecas in November in the reverse fixture. They’ll be hoping for more of the same against their neighbours.

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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineups

Real Madrid XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Nacho; Ceballos, Camavinga, Modric, Kroos; Valverde, Benzema, Rodrygo

Rayo Vallecano XI (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, F. Garcia; Comesana, Valentin; Isi, U. Lopez, A. Garcia; Camello

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE updates

Commentary

end 14Match ends, Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 1.
90’+4′end 2Second Half ends, Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 1.
90’+4′missAttempt missed. Raúl de Tomás (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Pep Chavarría.
90’+3′attempt blockedAttempt blocked. Pep Chavarría (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
90’+3′end delayDelay over. They are ready to continue.
90’+2′start delayDelay in match because of an injury Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid).
90’+1′missAttempt missed. Pep Chavarría (Rayo Vallecano) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Salvi Sánchez following a fast break.
90′cornerCorner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Stole Dimitrievski.
90′attempt savedAttempt saved. Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Toni Kroos.
89′goalGoal! Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 1. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dani Ceballos.
88′free kick wonToni Kroos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
88′free kick lostFoul by Óscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano).
87′attempt blockedAttempt blocked. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
84′goalGoal! Real Madrid 1, Rayo Vallecano 1. Raúl de Tomás (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pep Chavarría.
83′substitutionSubstitution, Real Madrid. Aurélien Tchouaméni replaces Antonio Rüdiger.
83′substitutionSubstitution, Rayo Vallecano. Salvi Sánchez replaces Unai López.
82′substitutionSubstitution, Rayo Vallecano. Radamel Falcao replaces Álvaro García.
82′offsideOffside, Real Madrid. Dani Ceballos tries a through ball, but Karim Benzema is caught offside.
82′missAttempt missed. Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Toni Kroos with a cross following a set piece situation.
81′free kick wonRodrygo (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
81′free kick lostFoul by Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano).
80′attempt blockedAttempt blocked. Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Unai López.
77′free kick lostFoul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
77′free kick wonÓscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75′free kick wonDani Ceballos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75′free kick lostFoul by Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano).
73′free kick wonEduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73′free kick lostFoul by Óscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano).
72′offsideOffside, Real Madrid. Dani Ceballos tries a through ball, but Rodrygo is caught offside.
72′attempt savedAttempt saved. Óscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Pep Chavarría with a cross.
71′substitutionSubstitution, Real Madrid. Marco Asensio replaces Luka Modric.
69′substitutionSubstitution, Rayo Vallecano. Raúl de Tomás replaces Sergio Camello.
69′free kick lostFoul by Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid).
69′free kick wonÓscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68′attempt blockedAttempt blocked. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Eduardo Camavinga.
66′free kick wonAntonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
66′free kick lostFoul by Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano).
65′free kick lostFoul by Luka Modric (Real Madrid).
65′free kick wonÓscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63′substitutionSubstitution, Real Madrid. Dani Ceballos replaces Federico Valverde.
63′substitutionSubstitution, Rayo Vallecano. Óscar Trejo replaces Santi Comesaña.
63′substitutionSubstitution, Rayo Vallecano. Pep Chavarría replaces Isi Palazón.
63′free kick lostFoul by Toni Kroos (Real Madrid).
63′free kick wonIsi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60′yellow cardDani Carvajal (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
60′free kick lostFoul by Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid).
60′free kick wonUnai López (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59′free kick wonToni Kroos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59′free kick lostFoul by Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano).
56′missAttempt missed. Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross.
53′yellow cardSanti Comesaña (Rayo Vallecano) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
53′free kick wonToni Kroos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53′free kick lostFoul by Santi Comesaña (Rayo Vallecano).
51′yellow cardUnai López (Rayo Vallecano) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
51′free kick wonEduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51′free kick lostFoul by Unai López (Rayo Vallecano).
51′free kick lostFoul by Toni Kroos (Real Madrid).
51′free kick wonIsi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49′free kick wonToni Kroos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49′free kick lostFoul by Isi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano).
48′free kick lostFoul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
48′free kick wonÓscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
47′missAttempt missed. Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Unai López.
46′free kick lostFoul by Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid).
46′free kick wonÁlvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
startSecond Half begins Real Madrid 1, Rayo Vallecano 0.
45’+1′end 1First Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Rayo Vallecano 0.
45’+1′offsideOffside, Real Madrid. Toni Kroos tries a through ball, but Karim Benzema is caught offside.
40′missAttempt missed. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nacho.
36′missAttempt missed. Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dani Carvajal.
35′missAttempt missed. Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Iván Balliu with a cross.
34′cornerCorner, Rayo Vallecano. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.
34′attempt savedAttempt saved. Isi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
33′cornerCorner, Rayo Vallecano. Conceded by Dani Carvajal.
33′yellow cardÁlvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) is shown the yellow card.
31′goalGoal! Real Madrid 1, Rayo Vallecano 0. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Federico Valverde with a through ball.
30′cornerCorner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Iván Balliu.
29′attempt savedAttempt saved. Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
29′free kick lostFoul by David Alaba (Real Madrid).
29′free kick wonSergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
28′missAttempt missed. Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Dani Carvajal following a corner.
28′cornerCorner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Óscar Valentín.
28′free kick wonEduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
28′free kick lostFoul by Unai López (Rayo Vallecano).
27′attempt blockedAttempt blocked. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodrygo with a cross.
26′attempt savedAttempt saved. Santi Comesaña (Rayo Vallecano) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Isi Palazón.
25′free kick lostFoul by Luka Modric (Real Madrid).
25′free kick wonIsi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
25′free kick lostHand ball by Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano).
19′cornerCorner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Fran García.
16′missAttempt missed. Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Iván Balliu with a cross.
16′missAttempt missed. Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Rodrygo.
14′attempt blockedAttempt blocked. Unai López (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
12′free kick lostFoul by Alejandro Catena (Rayo Vallecano).
12′free kick wonKarim Benzema (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12′attempt savedAttempt saved. Unai López (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Santi Comesaña.
11′free kick lostFoul by Santi Comesaña (Rayo Vallecano).
11′free kick wonEduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10′cornerCorner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Florian Lejeune.
9′offsideOffside, Real Madrid. Toni Kroos tries a through ball, but Dani Carvajal is caught offside.
5′free kick lostFoul by Santi Comesaña (Rayo Vallecano).
5′free kick wonEduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5′missAttempt missed. Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
3′free kick wonFran García (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick on the left wing.
3′free kick lostFoul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
startFirst Half begins.
lineupLineups are announced and players are warming up.

Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures

Real Madrid face a tricky away fixture in La Liga when they take on Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on Saturday, May 27, followed by a home game against Athletic Club the following Sunday, June 4.

They will then hope to win their first Copa del Rey trophy since 2014 when they take on Osasuna next Saturday, May 6.

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