La Liga Gameweek 17
Dec 14, 2024 8.00pm
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HT : 2 2
FT Estadio de Vallecas
  • Unai Lopez 4' goal
  • Augusto Batalla 27' yellowcard
  • Randy Nteka 34' yellowcard
  • Abdul Mumin 36' goal
  • Isi 44' yellowcard
  • Isi 64' goal
  • Sergio Camello 90'+2' yellowcard
  • goal Federico Valverde 39'
  • goal Jude Bellingham 45'
  • goal Rodrygo 56'
  • yellowcard Luka Modric 62'
  • yellowcard Vinicius Junior 74'

Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid: Predicted Los Blancos XI for La Liga clash

Will Mbappe, Bellingham feature? Predicted Real Madrid XI vs. Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid will be without the services of Kylian Mbappe for Saturday's La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.

The France international made the breakthrough against Atalanta BC in the Champions League on Tuesday night but was then replaced in the latter stages of the first period in Italy due to a thigh problem.

The issue is not believed to be serious, but he is out of this weekend's contest, with head coach Carlo Ancelotti unwilling to take any risks when it comes to the attacker's fitness.

Jude Bellingham should be fit despite concerns surrounding his fitness after the Atalanta clash, and the England international will be bidding to find the back of the net for a sixth league game in a row.

Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo both returned from injuries in the European game last time out, meanwhile, and the pair are in line to feature from the first whistle once again, with the latter likely to operate through the middle.

Dani Ceballos was impressive against Atalanta and should also keep his spot, as Aurelien Tchouameni is currently being needed in the middle of the defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.

Los Blancos will again be missing Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba due to injury problems, but Eduardo Camavinga is available after a spell on the sidelines in a huge boost for the club.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Ceballos, Valverde; Brahim, Bellingham, Vinicius; Rodrygo

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Who will win Saturday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid?
Rayo Vallecano 13%
Draw 6%
Real Madrid 81%
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