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Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash

Real Madrid will be aiming to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon.

Los Blancos suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Real Betis last weekend, and Carlo Ancelotti's side have dropped to third spot in the La Liga table, three points behind the leaders Barcelona, who are in excellent form.

Real Madrid did manage to return to winning ways in Europe on Tuesday night, though, beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Bernabeu in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.

Ancelotti's side will now be looking to put a vital three points on the board in Spain's top flight.

Rayo have only picked up one point from their last three matches during a disappointing run, but they are still enjoying an excellent season, sitting seven in the division, only two points behind sixth-placed Real Betis.

Here, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and past meetings between the two sides ahead of their contest this weekend.

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on September 24, 2012© Imago

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 45

Rayo Vallecano wins: 7

Draws: 6

Real Madrid wins: 32

These two sides have locked horns on 45 occasions throughout history, and it is Real Madrid that lead the overall head-to-head record with 32 wins to Rayo Vallecano's seven, while there have only been six draws.

Real Madrid have incredibly scored 117 times in their 45 matches with Rayo Vallecano, averaging 2.6 goals per game against their capital opponents, while Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer in this fixture with 12.

Both league matches between the two sides during the 2023-24 campaign actually finished level, with the pair playing out a goalless draw at Bernabeu in November 2023 before it finished 1-1 in the reverse fixture in February 2024.

Their last meeting also ended in a draw, with the pair sharing the points in a 3-3 draw in December 2024.

Rayo Vallecano have a recent success over Real Madrid to their name, triumphing 3-2 in November 2022, and Real Madrid have only won one of the last five league meetings between the two sides.

Real Madrid's biggest-ever win over Rayo Vallecano came in December 2015, when they incredibly recorded a 10-2 victory, and all but two of their 45 fixtures throughout history have taken place in La Liga.

Rayo Vallecano only have six league wins over Real Madrid to their name, with five of those coming on home soil.

Los Franjirrojos' only La Liga win at Bernabeu came back in January 1996, when Guilherme Alves netted a brace in a 2-1 success over a Real Madrid side that found the back of the net through their legendary forward Raul.

Last 20 meetings

Dec 14, 2024: Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Feb 18, 2024: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Nov 05, 2023: Real Madrid 0-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

May 24, 2023: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Nov 07, 2022: Rayo Vallecano 3-2 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Feb 26, 2022: Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Nov 06, 2021: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Apr 28, 2019: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Dec 15, 2018: Real Madrid 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Apr 23, 2016: Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Dec 20, 2015: Real Madrid 10-2 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Apr 08, 2015: Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Nov 08, 2014: Real Madrid 5-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Mar 29, 2014: Real Madrid 5-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Nov 02, 2013: Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Feb 17, 2013: Real Madrid 2-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Sep 24, 2012: Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Feb 26, 2012: Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Sep 24, 2011: Real Madrid 6-2 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Apr 05, 2003: Real Madrid 3-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Last 10 La Liga meetings