Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Live Stream – La Liga Match Preview (09.03.25)

📅 Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 18:15 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
🏆 Competition: La Liga
⚽ Coaches: Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid), Iñigo Pérez (Rayo Vallecano)

Real Madrid takes on Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is in the hunt for the La Liga title, while Rayo Vallecano, under Iñigo Pérez, will look to cause an upset against their city rivals.

Team Form and Standings

• Real Madrid: Currently fighting for the La Liga title, Los Blancos are dominant at home and will aim for another three points.
• Rayo Vallecano: A mid-table team with defensive resilience, Rayo will need to be at their best to get a result at the Bernabéu.

Key Players to Watch

• Real Madrid:
  • Jude Bellingham: The English midfielder has been Real Madrid’s driving force in attack.
  • Vinícius Júnior: The Brazilian winger’s pace and dribbling make him a constant threat.
  • Antonio Rüdiger: The German defender will be key in stopping Rayo’s counter-attacks.
• Rayo Vallecano:
  • Raúl de Tomás: The striker will be Rayo’s main goal-scoring hope.
  • Isi Palazón: The creative midfielder is capable of unlocking defenses.
  • Stole Dimitrievski: The goalkeeper will need to be in top form to stop Real Madrid’s attack.

Tactical Approaches

• Real Madrid (Carlo Ancelotti):
  • Possession-based football with high pressing.
  • Quick attacking transitions using Vinícius and Rodrygo.
  • Utilizing Bellingham’s late runs into the box for goal-scoring opportunities.
• Rayo Vallecano (Iñigo Pérez):
  • Compact defensive shape to frustrate Real Madrid.
  • Counter-attacking football with De Tomás as the focal point.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a scoring opportunity.

Betting Tips

1. Real Madrid to Win – Their quality and home advantage make them heavy favorites.
2. Over 2.5 Goals – Real Madrid’s attack should create plenty of chances.
3. Jude Bellingham to Score Anytime – The midfielder has been in top goal-scoring form.

Prediction

• Real Madrid 3-0 Rayo Vallecano – A comfortable win for Los Blancos at home.