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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Feb 1, 2026 4:30 AM ET

Real Madrid hosts Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu this Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5:00 a.m. PT, 8:00 a.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. GMT, for the 22nd round of La Liga.

Los Blancos are currently in second place in the league standings with 51 points after 21 games, with a record of 16 wins, three draws, and two defeats.

Rayo, for their part, are in 16th place with 22 points after 21 matches, and a record of five wins, seven draws, and nine defeats.

Real Madrid arrives in good spirits for this match after winning 2-0 against Villarreal on their last league outing. For its part, Rayo Vallecano will seek a reaction after losing 3-1 at home to Osasuna in their most recent La Liga match.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Real Madrid players Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Dean Huijsen, Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde, and Vinicius Junior celebrate a 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in a UEFA Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu on January 20, 2026.Photo by Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

The Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through ESPN.

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 Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
United Kingdom	Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2
Ireland Republic	Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2
Canada	TSN+, TSN3, TSN5
Spain	DAZN Spain, DAZN LaLiga, DAZN LaLiga 2, Movistar+, LaLiga TV Bar HD

Injuries & Predicted Lineups for Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Courtois.
Defenders: Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras.
Midfielders: Camavinga, Tchouameni, Bellingham.
Forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Eder Militao (hamstring), Ferland Mendy (hamstring), and Antonio Rudiger (knee) are all out for Alvaro Arbeola's side.

Rayo Vallecano