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Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid - as it happened

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Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid, matchday 25, La Liga, 18/02/2024, lineups. BeSoccer
Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid, matchday 25, La Liga, 18/02/2024, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the La Liga matchday 25 fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain. Carlo Ancelotti's men will be looking for three points to extend their lead in the Spanish top-flight.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
3'
Joselu
Raúl De Tomás
27'
1 - 1
Press

Match report in news

  • 96'
    FT (1-1): Both clubs were unable to change the result in the second half. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
  • 94'
    Carvajal is sent off for a hard tackle on Kike Perez. The referee shows him his second yellow card.
  • 92'
    Carvajal is shown yellow for protesting a referee's decision.
  • 86'
    Madrid sub: Modric is replaced by Arda Guler.
Card

Yellow card

a Rayo Vallecano
  • 82'
    Alvaro Garcia also receives a yellow card for taking a long time after being replaced.
Card

Yellow card

a Rayo Vallecano
  • 81'
    RDT receives a yellow card for being late leaving the pitch.
  • 80'
    Rayo double sub: RDT and Alvaro Garcia OUT. Camello and Falcao IN.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 75'
    Madrid sub: Lucas Vazquez makes way and Carvajal takes his place.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 70'
    Real Madrid double sub: Brahim Diaz and Camavinga are replaced by Rodrygo and Toni Kroos.
  • 68'
    The visitors are dominating possession at the moment!
  • 66'
    Madrid get a corner which the hosts deal with.
  • 63'
    Rayo Vallecano double sub: Unai Lopez and Trejo OUT. Kike Perez and Crespo IN.
  • 62'
    Trejo also receives a yellow card.
  • 62'
    Yellow card for Camavinga for protesting a possible penalty on Vinicius. The referee told him that he had dived.
  • 61'
    Real Madrid have decided to show their claws and are creating several chances!
  • 59'
    Brahim Diaz passes to Joselu, who wants to finish but Dimitrievski denies his effort from close range.
  • 57'
    Rayo Vallecano sub: Isi Palazon goes off and Jorge de Frutos comes on.
  • 56'
    Isi Palazon has been injured and is unable to continue playing. He calls for his replacement.
  • 54'
    Both teams are in control as neither wants to make mistakes they might regret.
  • 52'
    Corner-kick for Ancelotti's men! Modric takes it but the ball goes wide.
  • 50'
    Alvaro Garcia is being treated by doctors on the pitch as his nose is bleeding after an unintentional blow from Tchouameni.
  • 48'
    Rayo Vallecano get a corner which Madrid deal with.
  • 46'
    The second half staaaaaarts! No changes at the moment.
  • 45'
    45+4: HT (1-1): Joselu opened the scoring in the first minutes of the match but RDT scored the equaliser from the penalty spot. We'll see what happens in the second period!
  • 45'
    45+3: Balliu is shown yellow after a tackle on Vinicius Jr.
  • 45'
    45+1: Isi Palazon receives a yellow card after pushing Modric to the ground. The forward will miss Rayo's next game.
  • 45'
    Four minutes added!
  • 43'
    WHAT A SAVE FROM LUNIN! Alvaro Garcia gets into the Madrid box from the right flank and shoots but his effort is denied by Lunin.
  • 41'
    Rayo are gradually regaining possession!
  • 39'
    Corner-kick for Madrid! Modric takes it once again but nothing comes of it.
  • 37'
    Real Madrid are dominating possession so faaaaaar!
  • 35'
    Valverde tries his luck from the edge of the box with a superb shot but the ball hits the post! What a pity!
  • 33'
    Lejeune seems to be injured after being pushed by Camavinga but decides to continue playing!
  • 31'
    The hosts have regrouped and want to lead at their home stadium! They are pressing high so faaaaaar!
  • 29'
    The equaliser has been a booster for Rayo. This first half is going to be very intense!
Penalty scored
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Rayo Vallecano en el 27'
  • 27'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR RAYO! RDT takes it and scores from the penalty spoooooooot!
  • 25'
    PENALTY FOR RAYO! Camavinga handles the ball after an attempt by Trejo inside the box.
  • 23'
    Rayo are trying to find an equaliser but Madrid are keeping them at bay!
  • 21'
    Joselu heads home his second goal after a cross from Lucas Vazquez but the ball goes out of play on that pass. As a result, no second strike for Madrid.
  • 19'
    Madrid get a corner which Rayo Vallecano deal with.
  • 17'
    Rayo Vallecano fans are giving their all to support their team. This match is also a Madrid derby.
  • 15'
    'Los Blancos' are playing very intensely, leaving Rayo very few chances at the moment.
  • 13'
    Corner-kick for Real Madrid! Modric takes it and passes to Vinicius but their rehearsed technique doesn't work as well as expected.
  • 11'
    Rayo Vallecano are finding it hard to keep possession...
  • 9'
    The visitors are having all the ball here early on!
  • 7'
    Madrid are leading at the moment even though the hosts were pressing high to start the game on a high note.
  • 5'
    The goal has been initially disallowed for a possible offside but the VAR has reviewed it and the opener is awarded.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 3'
  • 3'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAL FOR MADRID! Joselu breaks the deadlock from inside the box after a pass from Valverde.
  • 1'
    Underwayyyyy at the Vallecas Stadium! Rayo get us going in the white and red from left to right while Madrid are in dark blue.
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Alejandro Muniz Ruiz will be in the middle for this one, Melero Lopez the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin (GK); Fran Garcia, Nacho, Tchouameni, Lucas Vazquez; Modric, Camavinga, Valverde; Vinicius Jr, Diaz and Joselu.
  • PRVW
    Rayo Vallecano starting XI: Dimitrievski (GK); Balliu, Aridane, Lejeune, Pacha Espino; Isi Palazon, Unai Lopez, Trejo, Valentin, Garcia; Raul De Tomas.
  • PRVW
    Inigo Perez replaced him and the coach's first job is to find a way to stop Madrid's attacking force - Ancelotti's side have now scored 52 goals, level with Girona as the division's top scorers.
  • PRVW
    While Madrid will miss Bellingham, clearly Rayo Vallecano are not off the hook. They are 14th and sacked coach Francisco Rodriguez after seven months at the helm earlier this week, on a five match winless run.
  • PRVW
    Diaz's strike earned Madrid a 1-0 Champions League last 16 first leg win on the road and was further proof he can become a vital component for 'Los Blancos'.
  • PRVW
    Diaz has needed deep reserves of patience, spending three seasons on loan at AC Milan, but has finally proven he can be a weapon for Ancelotti ahead of the derby clash at Rayo's Vallecas stadium.
  • PRVW
    Madrid's defence has been badly depleted by injuries this season but in attack the coach has a host of other options.
  • PRVW
    La Liga leaders Madrid pumped second-place Girona 4-0 last weekend to take a five point lead at the top of the table. Bellingham netted a brace but was then taken off with an ankle injury that could keep him out for three weeks.
Info

Pre-match

18 February 2024, 14:00

Referee: Muñiz Ruiz | VAR: Melero López

Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the La Liga matchday 25 fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain!