Real Madrid are Looking to Turn Around Their Recent Poor Run in Vallecas
Real Madrid will visit Vallecas on Saturday in a bid to climb to the top of the La Liga table. However, the Whites face a tough challenge at the home of Rayo Vallecano, a ground where they’ve only managed one win in their last four visits. A victory would put Real Madrid temporarily in first place, with Barcelona set to play Leganes on Sunday night.
Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press room at Real Madrid City to discuss Rayo Vallecano-Real Madrid clash on matchday 17 of LaLiga (Saturday 9 pm CET):
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Rayo Vallecano’s Struggles
While Rayo hasn’t been strong at home this season—they are currently the second-worst team in the league on home turf—they have a reputation for causing Real Madrid problems in matches like these. Rayo is coming off a narrow 1-0 win against Valencia, with Pathe Ciss scoring the decisive goal in just the sixth minute.
Real Madrid Faces Injury Concerns
Real Madrid will arrive in Vallecas fresh from their Champions League victory over Atalanta but with a packed schedule that includes preparations for the Intercontinental Cup. The team will be missing star forward Kylian Mbappe, who suffered an injury during the European clash.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti might rotate his squad to give some players a rest. Key names like Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Tchouameni, who recently returned from injuries, could be benched to manage their workload.
Match Details
The La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid will take place on Saturday, December 14, at 9:00 p.m. The game will be held at Vallecas Stadium and will be broadcast live on Movistar+ LaLiga TV.
Fans will be watching closely to see if Real Madrid can overcome their recent struggles at Vallecas and take a crucial step in the race for the La Liga title.