Real Madrid had to drop to second place after Barcelona got an additional three points after beating Almeria, Real Madrid chances to return to the lead of the standings are still wide open if they can beat Rayo Vallecano. Madrid are certainly aware that they must not slip in the away match because now they are two points behind Barcelona.
Although his performance has been very consistent this season, Real Madrid must not underestimate the strength of Vallecano because in the last four matches Vallecano is unbeaten in La Liga. Vallecano has the potential to be a hassle for Madrid, but Madrid must maintain a performance like when they beat Celtic 5-1 in the Champions League to return to the top of the table.
this is just temporary standing, although Barcelona followed with a 2-point win, real madrid still has a chance.
Rayo Vallecano, who will face Madrid this week, is unbeaten in their last four matches. Rayo Vallecano drew with Getafe and Atletico Madrid, then beat Cadiz 5-1 and Sevilla 1-0 respectively. Alvaro Garcia contributed one goal against Cadiz, then scored the only goal that decided the victory over Sevilla.
Rayo Vallecano is currently a potentially troublesome opponent. However, Madrid rediscovered their best game when crushing Celtic 5-1 in the Champions League midweek yesterday.
The goals of Luka Modric (penalty), Rodrygo (penalty), Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior, and Federico Valeverde brought Madrid to beat Celtic while ensuring Carlo Ancelotti's team finished as group winners. After crushing Celtic, now they are aiming for a win over Rayo at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
Head-to-Head in La LigaMeeting: 38 Rayo Vallecano win: 5
Rayo Vallecano goals: 38
Series: 3
Real Madrid win: 30
Real Madrid goals: 105.
Last 5 Meetings 27-02-2022 Rayo 0-1 Madrid (La Liga)
07-11-2021 Madrid 2-1 Rayo (La Liga)
29-04-2019 Rayo 1-0 Madrid (La Liga)
16-12-2018 Madrid 1-0 Rayo (La Liga)
04-23-2016 Rayo 2-3 Madrid (La Liga).
Rayo Vallecano's Last 5 Matches (K-S-S-M-M) 08-10-22 Almeria 3-1 Rayo (La Liga)
15-10-22 Rayo 0-0 Getafe (La Liga)
19-10-22 Atletico 1-1 Rayo (La Liga)
22-10-22 Rayo 5-1 Cadiz (La Liga)
29-10-22 Sevilla 0-1 Rayo (La Liga).
Real Madrid's Last 5 Matches (W-M-K-S-M) 20-10-22 Elche 0-3 Madrid (La Liga)
23-10-22 Madrid 3-1 Sevilla (La Liga)
26-10-22 Leipzig 3-2 Madrid (UCL)
30-10-22 Madrid 1-1 Girona (La Liga)
03-11-22 Madrid 5-1 Celtic (UCL).
Estimated Line-up Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Fran Garcia, Catena, Lejeune, Balliu; Valentin, Comesana; Alvaro Garcia, Trejo, Palazon; Camello.
Coach: Andoni Iraola.
Squad info: Martin (injured), Pozo (injured), Falcao (doubtful).
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Mendy, Alaba, Militao, Carvajal; Modric, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Vinicius, Benzema, Valverde.
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Squad info: Kroos (suspended), Hazard (doubtful).