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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Nov 9, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Rayo Vallecano will host Real Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas this Sunday on the occasion of MD12 of LaLiga.

Rayo Vallecano comes from a strong run in all competitions, winning five of the last seven matches they have played. Coach Iñigo Perez has earned credit for the upturn, and a positive result at home could further boost confidence for the Franjirrojos.

The Vallecas side is currently in 11th position in the league after eleven matches.

For its part, Real Madrid comes from beating Valencia 4–0 and sits top in 1st place, aiming to extend their lead at the summit.

Below we share key details of the match, like where to watch it live and the possible lineups.

Where to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through options like ESPN or fuboTV.

In Canada, it will also be available through TSN, while in the UK, it will be available on Premier Sports.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
United Kingdom	Premier Sports Player, Amazon Prime Video, Premier Sports 2
Canada	TSN+, Amazon Prime Video, TSN3

Injuries and Predicted Lineups for Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid

Rayo Vallecano

Goalkeeper: Batalla.
Defenders: Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria.
Midfielders: Ciss, Valentin, Diaz.
Forwards: De Frutos, Alemao, Garcia.

Luiz Felipe (hamstring) and Abdul Mumin (knee) will be out for the home side. The availability of Diego Mendez is in doubt. Outside of that, Rayo Vallecano should have all its starters.

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Courtois.
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras.
Midfielders: Valverde, Guler, Bellingham.
Forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Aurelien Tchouameni (hamstring), Dani Carvajal (knee), Franco Mastantuono (groin), and Antonio Rudiger (muscle) are all out for Xabi Alonso's team. David Alaba is available after overcoming his calf injury, but he is not expected to be a starter.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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