Real Madrid face Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier this evening as they look to get a good result at home in La Liga. Real Madrid got off to a good start in the game and scored in the 15th minute through Vinicius Junior. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side went into half-time with a score of 1-0.
Jorge de Frutos equalized for the visitors in the 49th minute before Pasay Sis was sent off in the 80th minute. Mbappe finally scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in stoppage time. Pep Chavarria was sent off by the referee soon after the game ended, and Real Madrid narrowly won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player performed against Rayo Vallecano.
He made a few solid saves at the back but was unable to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
RB: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10
Valverde did a great job defending and pushing forward aggressively.
Centre-back: Raul Asensio – 6.5/10
He made two key clearances in the first half and was substituted at half-time.
CB: Dean Huijsen – 6.5/10
Huizen made a couple of important interceptions on defense and performed well on the ball.
MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 1: Franco Mastantono high-fives Real Madrid teammate Gonzalo Garcia during the La Liga EA Sports match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on February 1, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Dennis Doyle/Getty Images)
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LB: Eduardo Camavinga – 7.5/10
He performed well defensively in his own half and also had some great moments in the opposition half.
RM: Franco Mastantono – 6/10
Mastantuono was eye-catching at times, but he didn’t score.
CM: Alda Gulle – 7/10
He performed well in and around the opposition penalty area but failed to score.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10
Tsouameni firmly dominated the midfield and created a key chance in the final third.
LM: Jude Bellingham – 6/10
He had a mediocre performance in the game and was replaced in the 9th minute.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – 7.5/10
Mbappe was a constant threat throughout the first half and scored the winner from the penalty spot late in the game.
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ST: Vinicius Junior – 7.5/10
He posed a real threat in the final third and scored in the 15th minute.
Substitute:
LM: Brahim Diaz – 7/10
He performed well at times and received assists for his efforts.
CM: Danny Ceballos – 6.5/10
Ceballos adds some creativity to Arbeloa’s midfield.
ST: Gonzalo Garcia – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
CB: David Alaba – 6/10
He’s solid in the back.
Left back: Rodrygo – 7/10
