Real Madrid is set to confront Rayo Vallecano in a crucial La Liga match this Sunday at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. This encounter holds significance as Madrid has only secured one victory in their last five league matches and is striving to close the gap with rivals Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, March 9
- Time: 10:15 AM ET
- Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Watch: ESPN Deportes
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: Real Madrid -360; Draw +450; Rayo Vallecano +900
Team News
Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham is anticipated to return to the squad after a two-match suspension, likely joining key players Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. in the starting lineup.
Potential Starting XI for Real Madrid: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Alaba, Fran Garcia; Modric, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Rayo Vallecano: The visitors will miss Jorge de Frutos, who is suspended for this match.
Potential Starting XI for Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Hernandez, Chavarria; Diaz, Cisse; Embarba, Trejo, A Garcia; Guardiola.
Prediction
Real Madrid is expected to secure a decisive victory against Rayo in their pursuit to regain form in La Liga. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 0.
