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Matchday 5 · Saturday 12 September, 21:00 · Bernabéu

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: line-ups

Real Madrid 3 · 9 points
21:00 Sat 12 Sep
Rayo Vallecano 14 · 4 points

Predicted line-ups Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid 4-2-3-1 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Real Madrid fielded on 4 September against Real Betis.

1 Courtois
17 Cucurella
4 Huijsen
16 Konaté
24 Dumfries
6 Camavinga
8 Valverde
7 Vinicius
5 Bellingham
15 Güler
10 Mbappé

Last line-up for Real Madrid: Courtois, Cucurella, Huijsen, Konaté, Dumfries, Camavinga, Valverde, Vinicius, Bellingham, Güler, Mbappé

Rayo Vallecano 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Rayo Vallecano fielded on 5 September against Racing Santander.

1 Cárdenas
17 Pedrosa
6 Ciss
24 Lejeune
2 Ratiu
8 López
23 Valentín
4 Díaz
18 García
10 Camello
19 De Frutos

Last line-up for Rayo Vallecano: Cárdenas, Pedrosa, Ciss, Lejeune, Ratiu, López, Valentín, Díaz, García, Camello, De Frutos

Injuries and suspensions

Real Madrid

  • Aurélien Tchouaméni Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Éder Militão Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Endrick Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Ferland Mendy Hip injury Unavailable
  • Raúl Asencio Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Rodrygo Knee injury Unavailable
  • Thiago Pitarch Knee injury Unavailable

Rayo Vallecano

  • Augusto Batalla Broken fibula Unavailable
  • Isi Palazón Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Jozhua Vertrouwd Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Luiz Felipe Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Marash Kumbulla Muscle injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?

2 spelers
  • Jude Bellingham Real Madrid Likely to start Started 4 of 4 matches.
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid Doubtful Started 2 of 4 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Real Madrid

  1. Kylian Mbappé Forward 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Jude Bellingham Midfielder 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Vinicius Jr. Midfielder 1 goals 2 assists
  4. Arda Güler Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Carlos Espí Forward 1 goals 0 assists

Rayo Vallecano

  1. Sergio Camello Forward 5 goals 1 assists
  2. Unai López Midfielder 0 goals 3 assists
  3. Álvaro García Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Andrei Ratiu Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Jorge De Frutos Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Real Madrid

Player Starts Min. Form
Thibaut Courtois 4/4 360 solid
Dean Huijsen 4/4 360 strong
Kylian Mbappé 4/4 360 excellent
Vinicius Jr. 4/4 354 strong
Federico Valverde 4/4 339 strong
Jude Bellingham 4/4 335 excellent
Ibrahima Konaté 3/3 270 solid
Marc Cucurella 2/4 249 strong

Rayo Vallecano

Player Starts Min. Form
Florian Lejeune 4/4 360 mixed
Pathé Ciss 4/4 360 mixed
Unai López 4/4 333 strong
Jorge De Frutos 4/4 326 mixed
Andrei Ratiu 3/3 270 mixed
Álvaro García 3/4 269 mixed
Óscar Valentín 3/4 260 solid
Sergio Camello 3/4 248 excellent

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.38 1.03
  • Predicted goals4.8
  • Both teams to score75%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners10.0

Team comparison

RMA home Per match RAY away
3.00 Points 0.00
4.00 Goals for 1.50
0.50 Goals against 3.50
2.38 xG for 1.04
1.16 xG against 2.15
6.5 Corners 3.5
WW Home and away form LL

Head-to-head record Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

22 previous meetings
16 Real Madrid 4 draws 2 Rayo Vallecano
  • Goals per match3.45
  • Both teams scored55%
  • Over 2.5 goals55%
  • Feb 2026 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Nov 2025 Rayo Vallecano 0 - 0 Real Madrid
  • Mar 2025 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Dec 2024 Rayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Madrid
  • Feb 2024 Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Real Madrid
  • Nov 2023 Real Madrid 0 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
  • May 2023 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Nov 2022 Rayo Vallecano 3 - 2 Real Madrid
  • Feb 2022 Rayo Vallecano 0 - 1 Real Madrid
  • Nov 2021 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Saturday 12 September at 21:00.

Who is unavailable for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano?

Real Madrid are without Aurélien Tchouaméni (muscle injury), Éder Militão (hamstring injury), Endrick (muscle injury), Ferland Mendy (hip injury), Raúl Asencio (muscle injury) and Rodrygo (knee injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Rayo Vallecano against Real Madrid?

Rayo Vallecano are without Augusto Batalla (broken fibula), Isi Palazón (muscle injury), Jozhua Vertrouwd (muscle injury), Luiz Felipe (hamstring injury) and Marash Kumbulla (muscle injury).

What formation do Real Madrid play?

Real Madrid have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 4 matches under José Mourinho.

What formation do Rayo Vallecano play?

Rayo Vallecano have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

How did the last meeting between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano finish?

On 1 February 2026, Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano finished 2-1.

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