Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano and Carlo Ancelotti seems ready to make some rotations, with players like Courtois and Rudiger getting some rest ahead of the crucial return leg against Atlético de Madrid.
Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Asencio, Alaba, Fran, Tchouameni, Modric, Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Mbappe.
Rayo Vallecano starting XI (TBC): Batalla, Ratiu, Lejeune, Aridane, Chavarria, Ciss, Oscar, Díaz, Embarba, Álvaro, Guardiola.
Real Madrid should have what it takes to beat Rayo in somewhat comfortable fashion, which would allow Ancelotti to make some substitutions during the second half to start preparing the game against Atlético.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM LA LIGA
Date: 03/09/2025
Time: 16:15CET, 11:15am EST.
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain.
Available TV: Movistar La Liga, ABC
Available Streaming: ESPN+
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