The white team hosts a shaken Real Madrid after a turbulent week that saw Vinicius Jr. sidelined.
Real Madrid will return to action on Wednesday in a week that promises intensity. In a Madrid derby, the whites face Rayo Vallecano, a clash shaped by contrasting ambitions and a leadership battle in La Liga where Atlético Madrid currently sits second. Carlo Ancelotti, aiming to steady the ship after back-to-back losses, will look to reclaim momentum and close the gap on the leaders.
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Vinicius Out in Madrid
The squad faces a difficult setback with Vinicius Jr. unavailable. The Brazilian star was absent against Valencia in a match already remembered for events that colored a difficult week in Spanish football.
With Vinicius out, Ancelotti has to reshuffle his attack. Madrid could deploy Marco Asensio in the forward line alongside Rodrygo Goes and Karim Benzema, or shift Fede Valverde forward to partner Rodrygo and Benzema. A change in attack would also alter Aurélien Tchouaméni’s role in midfield. In midfield, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos would return to the starting eleven, while in defense David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are expected to play. Edward Camavinga could also reprise the left-back position.
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The ‘Rayito’ Ready for All Scenarios
Rayo Vallecano approaches the game with the aim of climbing away from the lower mid-table, eyeing a return to European contention. Andoni Iraola’s side sits eleventh, four points off European spots. The visitors are expected to deploy their distinctive pressing style, while Unai López could be called upon to bolster the midfield alongside Óscar Trejo. Up front, Raúl de Tomás and Sergio Camello will compete for a lead role in attack.
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LINEUPS OF REAL MADRID VS VALLECAN RAY
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos; Fede Valverde, Benzema and Rodrygo
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Ivan Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, Fran Garcia; Oscar Valentin, Santi Comesaña; Isi Palazón, Oscar Trejo, Unai López, Alvaro Garcia; Raul de Tomas
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