Rayo Vallecano Vs Real Madrid Highlights, La Liga 2025-26: Rayito Hold Los Blancos To Goalless Draw In Vallecas

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Total Matches - 20

Rayo Vallecano Won - 2

Real Madrid Won - 15

Draws - 3

Rayo Vallecano host league leaders Real Madrid at the Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday in what promises to be a thrilling clash. The hosts sit 11th in the table and have struggled for consistency this season, but home advantage could offer a boost.

Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid, however, arrive in dominant form with 10 wins from their first 11 games and look determined to extend their unbeaten run. While Rayo will aim to frustrate the champions, Los Blancos remain clear favourites heading into this encounter.

And we’re off in Vallecas! The whistle goes, and Real Madrid get us underway under the bright lights of Estadio de Vallecas. The crowd’s buzzing, red-and-white flags waving everywhere. You can almost feel the energy bouncing off the stands.

Rayo look fired up, they love this kind of night. Real Madrid, calm and composed, knock it around early, trying to find their rhythm. The battle begins.

Early scare for Madrid! Dean Huijsen dives in with a risky slide, catches his man and the Vallecas crowd erupts, demanding a card. The referee Juan Martinez has a word, finger wagging, but keeps the card in his pocket. Just a warning this time. Rayo win a free-kick in a dangerous spot, their fans rise to their feet, sensing an early chance to rattle the giants.

Uh-oh, a pause in play here. Pedro Díaz goes down clutching his leg, that didn’t look good. The Rayo physios rush on as the home fans fall silent for a moment. He’s been lively so far, snapping into tackles and pushing Madrid’s midfield, so this could be a blow. Díaz looks in pain but seems to be signaling he’ll try to continue. Fingers crossed for the Rayo midfielder, they need his energy tonight.

Tempers flare just before halftime! Brahim Díaz slides in late, completely mistimes his challenge, and down goes the Rayo player. No hesitation from the referee, out comes the yellow card.

Brahim looks frustrated, arms raised in protest, but he knows he can’t complain too much about that one. The Vallecas crowd absolutely love it though, they’re roaring as if it’s a goal.

That’s halftime in Vallecas! Goalless, but far from dull. Rayo have matched Los Blancos stride for stride, snapping into tackles, pressing high, and giving the champions no room to breathe. Madrid have had their moments, but Rayo’s defence has stood tall.

The crowd’s loving every bit of it. All square at the break: Rayo Vallecano 0, Real Madrid 0.

Valverde fancies his chances from range! He steps up for the free-kick, takes a deep breath, and lets fly, but it’s nowhere near. The ball sails high and wide, and the Rayo fans let out a collective laugh and a few sarcastic cheers. Not quite the start Los Blancos were hoping for in this second half.

Pressure building now! Real Madrid earn a corner after Nobel Mendy slides in to block a dangerous cross. The visitors are starting to turn the screw, Valverde’s already waving his arms, urging his teammates forward. The Vallecas crowd whistles, trying to drown out the tension as the corner’s about to swing in.

Change for Rayo! Óscar Valentín comes on to replace Jorge de Frutos. Fresh legs in midfield as Rayo look to keep their intensity high. De Frutos gets a warm round of applause, he’s run himself into the ground tonight. Valentín jogs on, immediately shouting instructions, ready to get stuck in. The home crowd appreciates that grit.

So close for Madrid! Eder Militao rises highest to meet Arda Güler’s curling cross, the header flashes just wide of the post, inches away. You could hear the gasp ripple through the stadium. Rayo breathe again, their defenders shouting at each other to stay switched on. That was the warning shot Los Blancos have been threatening all half.

Late drama brewing! Vinícius Júnior darts down the left, dancing past one, two defenders before being clipped just outside the box. Free-kick for Madrid in a dangerous spot, perfect range for a whipped cross or a cheeky shot. The Vallecas crowd whistles furiously, but Vini just grins, dusts himself off, and waits for the delivery.

That’s a wrap! We’ll be back with another live blog soon, until then, goodbye and see you again.