Real Madrid Triumphs Over Rayo Vallecano in Intense LaLiga Clash at Vallecas
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Real Madrid secured a significant victory against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas as part of LaLiga's Round 12 fixtures. The match showcased Real Madrid's dominance and tactical superiority despite some key player injuries.
Rayo Vallecano, sitting with a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses (14 points), hosted a formidable Real Madrid team boasting 10 wins, 0 draws, and only 1 loss, accumulated 30 points in the league so far. The game kicked off at 15:15 UTC with notable absences due to injuries on both sides—Rayo missing Abdul Mumin and Luiz Felipe, and Real Madrid sidelined Antonio Rüdiger, Daniel Carvajal, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Franco Mastantuono.
Rayo Vallecano's starting lineup included Augusto Batalla as goalkeeper, with defenders Nobel Mendy, Florian Lejeune, Pep Chavarría, and Andrei Ratiu. The midfield featured Unai López, Pathé Ciss, Jorge de Frutos, and Á lvaro García, supported by forwards Isi Palazón and Pedro Díaz. Despite their effort and home advantage, Rayo struggled to contain Real Madrid’s offensive firepower.
Real Madrid, buoyed by the league's top scorer Kylian Mbappé who has netted 13 goals this season, imposed their rhythm early and capitalized on Rayo's defensive vulnerabilities. Rayo's Alfonso Espino led his team in shots on target per match (1.5) and has been instrumental in their 8 goals scored across their last 5 matches, but it wasn’t enough to halt Madrid's surge.
The head-to-head history favored Real Madrid heavily, with 15 wins and 3 draws out of 20 prior encounters against Rayo Vallecano, who only managed 2 wins in these fixtures. Sunday’s result only reinforced that trend, underscoring Real Madrid’s status as strong favorites in such matchups.
Throughout the match, Real Madrid demonstrated tactical organization, clinical finishing, and resilience despite missing influential players. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano continued to show promise but were limited by squad depth and injuries, along with Real Madrid’s high-intensity pressing and effective counterattacks.
This victory solidifies Real Madrid's top position in LaLiga standings and adds pressure on their closest rivals. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano aims to regroup and recover key players to improve their mid-table standing as the season progresses.
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