Defending La Liga champions Real Madrid are set to return to winning ways when they host Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu in a thrilling fixture this afternoon.
After a surprising 2-1 defeat to Real Betis last week, Real Madrid currently sits third in the La Liga standings, three points behind leaders Barcelona. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano is in seventh place, just two points behind sixth-placed Real Betis.
The match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano kicks off today, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 18:15 Saudi time, and will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 3 HD, with commentator Khalil Al-Baloushi.
Real Madrid's Predicted Lineup vs Rayo Vallecano Today in La Liga 2024-25
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asensio, David Alaba, Fran Garcia
Midfielders: Brahim Diaz, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappé