Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League as they return to domestic action on Sunday. The loss to the English side snapped a six-game winning streak for Xabi Alonso's men, as an Alexis Mac Allister header was the only thing that could get past Thibaut Courtois.
A win for Real Madrid on Sunday at the Estadio de Vallecas would see them go eight points clear at the top of La Liga, at least for a short period of time. Second-place Barcelona are in action a few hours later, as they travel to Celta Vigo.
It may not be plain sailing for Los Blancos on Sunday, though, as they face a Rayo Vallecano side improving their upward trajectory. Thanks to a remarkable season last year, Los Franjirrojos claimed Europa Conference League football by finishing eighth. In their European endeavors, the Madrid-based side Rayo Vallecano have had success thus far.
Rayo Vallecan
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Midweek action saw Inigo Perez's side come from two goals behind at home to Lech Poznan of Poland to rescue a 3-2 victory. The win meant that Rayo Vallecano remained undefeated in the Europa Conference League, with results including a draw away at Häcken in Sweden, and a victory at home against Macedonian side KF Shkendija.
Regarding their domestic form, Rayo Vallecano currently sit in 10th. Last week, their run of three straight league wins was brought to a sudden halt as they were thumped 4-0 by Villarreal. This means they will likely be amped up to take points from the league leaders, just as they did to Barcelona in August with a 1-1 draw.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Head-To-Head
Date Result
March 9, 2025 Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
December 14, 2024 Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid
February 18, 2024 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Real Madrid
November 5, 2023 Real Madrid 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
May 24, 2023 Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid were boosted midweek by the return of summer signing Trent Alexander-Arnold to the first team. Playing just over 10 minutes in the game, the English fullback could start the game on Sunday, as Fede Valverde could be needed in the midfield, due to Aurélien Tchouaméni picking up a lengthy hamstring injury against Liverpool.
Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Carvajal remain out for Los Blancos, while David Alaba and Franco Mastanuono are also unlikely to feature.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Odds
Odds courtesy ofDraftKings.
Moneyline:
Rayo Vallecano: +500
Draw: +380
Real Madrid: -215
Both teams to score:
Yes: -140
No: +110
Total goals:
Rayo Vallecano: 1.5 (Over +240; Under: -390)
Real Madrid: 1.5 (Over -225; Under: -+150)
Double chance:
Rayo Vallecano or tie: +175
Real Madrid or tie: -800
Rayo Vallecano or Real Madrid: -550
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Date
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2025
Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid Kick-Off Time
Time: 10.15 a.m. EST (7.15am PST, 4:15 p.m. local time)
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