Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 15 Goals 54 (85)
(12) 5 Assists 46 (66)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
29.5 Average Age 26.1
179 Average Height (cm) 180.1
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1.3 (1)
(47%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 54% (55%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Méndez Out 6.34
Player Reason Status Rating
Thibaut Courtois Out 7.82
Éder Militão Out 6.53
David Alaba Out 6.75
Antonio Rüdiger Out 6.66
Ferland Mendy Out 6.63
Vinícius Júnior Doubtful 7.41

Team News

Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
  • This week Francisco Rodriguez was sacked by Rayo due to the club's poor run of form. Inigo Perez takes over until the end of the season as interim coach.
  • Kike Perez could start his third game in a row this weekend if he falls into the new manager's plans.
  • Abdul Mumin was preferred next to Florian Lejeune last time out and could play there again this weekend.
  • Reports are that - despite his injury - Jude Bellingham could play against Rayo this weekend if his pain has reduced enough. He will be assessed and has already had an MRI for the ankle injury he picked up against Girona.
  • Antonio Rudiger is still out until late February at the least. Ancelotti has publicly praised midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni for his recent performances at centre-back.
  • Ferland Mendy is suspended and could be replaced by Fran Garcia at left-back.

Prediction

  • Rayo Vallecano welcome Real Madrid to the Vallecas for a Madrid derby that ended 0-0 at the Bernabeu last time the two met. A victory for the visitors could extend their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points if results go their way this weekend, whilst Rayo are looking to mark a new chapter under interim manager Inigo Perez with an inspired home victory.
  • The sacking of Francisco Rodriguez certainly didn't come out of nowhere, Rayo haven't won a match in six attempts and fans at the Vallecas have been waiting since the 15th of September for the next home victory. Recording their first home victory in over five months against Real won't be an easy feat for Rayo's interim coach and his squad.
  • Alvaro Garcia and Oscar Trejo scored in Rayo's last victory over Madrid in 2022, but it will take some luck to defeat Los Blancos in the same way on Sunday.
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User Predictions

Comments (6)

 
  • Where are all those commentators, praising Real after "mighty" Girona was crashed last week?

  • JR +150 / Joselu +140 To Score Anytime

  • bts and 1-2

  • Bellingham is back 4-1 Madrid

  • @FF2021 don't trust this forecast... For Ur own good..

  • @Phonixj Start posting your own selections instead of having a go at everyone that posts !