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FULL-TIME: REAL MADRID 4-1 RAYO VALLECANO

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CHANCE! Ratiu gets up the pitch from his right full-back role and takes a leaf from Vinicius' and Diomande's book as he dazzles his way into a shooting position, before selflessly cutting it back for Alemao, who couldn't force his shot through a wall of white shirts.

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Assist

Guler has been impressive since his introduction, and gets an assist for his efforts.

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Goal 4-1

GOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! MADRID HIT RAYO FOR FOUR! 4-1! The ball is moved swiftly from left to right, and to the right man as well, as Mbappe drives a right-footed belter across goal into the bottom-left corner. It cannons through Audero, and that will be game over here!

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We're into five added minutes at the end of this one.

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Vinicius has been lively down the left-hand side, but his evening is over as Cucurella comes on to shore things up.

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Bellingham goes on one of those trademark driving runs, but perhaps just oversteps his mark as he's left with a really tight angle to shoot at goal. He still does get the all-important shot off, though Audero is there to get something on it.

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Pedrosa is replaced by Balliu in San Jose's final alteration.

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SAVED AGAIN! Rayo have just backed off Madrid, and that's never going to end well. Guler teases a wonderful ball over the top of the defence which tees up Mbappe to strike at goal. The France international meets it superbly, but Audero is here again to make himself big and make the stop.

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GOOD EFFORT! Guler receives the ball on the swivel and does excellently to fashion a shot at goal. On his wand of a left foot, he looks for the far-right corner off balance, but Audero is there and can beat it away.

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WELL SAVED! Dumfries gets his head on the end of a pinpoint cross, and he heads it as he would've been taught growing up – low and into the ground. However, Audero stands up to the challenge as he gets down and makes an excellent save.

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Ciss is the first player cautioned after bringing down Vinicius on the near-side touchline.

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Substitution

Lopez also makes way. with Sadick coming on.

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Camello adds another goal to his impressive tally, but his evening is over as Zurawski comes on.

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Tchouameni takes a blow and has to receive some medical attention, so he's sidelined for the moment as play restarts.

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Mourinho's side look heavily exposed for a brief moment as Tsitaishvili receives the ball in space. But to Madrid's credit, they track back excellently before Bellingham slides in well and sweeps away. If Mourinho can keep his team running for him, they'll have a great chance going forward.

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On his first start in a Madrid shirt, Diomande is replaced, with Guler taking his place.

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Rayo steam forward down the left-hand side, and Tchouameni's first involvement is with his own teammate and countryman, Konate, as the pair tangle together and end up giving a cheap corner away.

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Mourinho responds with another change of his own, as Tchouameni replaces Silva.

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Gnangoro is also withdrawn, as Valentin takes his spot.

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Real Madrid will probably be quite relieved Diaz is being withdrawn, with the Spaniard coming close on a number of occasions. Belaid is the one to enter the fray.

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CHANCES! Rayo come close to a second, and Madrid just need to be careful here. Tsitaishvili cuts onto his left as he so often does, and forces Courtois into a stop with his bending effort. Just as the hosts think the danger is cleared, the visitors come forward again and really should hit the target through Tsitaishvili again at the back post, but he heads over!

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After Vinicius picks up a long, lofted cross-field pass, he can look to drive at the vulnerable Lejeune. However, the defender does brilliantly to shrug the Brazilian off the ball before calmly rolling it back to his goalkeeper. The Frenchman has responded well after a first half to forget.

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Rayo Vallecano have scored in each of their last 12 LaLiga games (20 goals in total), their best scoring run in the competition since April 2016 (14 games, 25 goals). They need a couple more here to come away with anything, but have certainly been a different team compared to the first half.

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Vinicius wants a goal to his name, not only for his personal goals but for the team who are just starting to think about the scoreline a little more. After cutting in onto his right foot, his shot is tipped round the post for a corner-kick.

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Mbappe has scored 33 goals in 36 home games in LaLiga, a home goal tally only surpassed by Harry Kane (36) across Europe's big-five leagues since his first season with the club in 2024-25.

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Lejeune has had a tough evening for the visitors, but he would be atoned for giving the penalty away had he buried that. The theme of long shots continues for Rayo, and after the centre-back's shot is deflected, they can swing in a corner which doesn't lead to much.

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Rayo are starting to fancy this now. Bellingham is tackled well in midfield, and it's that kind of challenge that shows the visitors are just starting to show some fight.

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Camello has scored 11 goals in his last 11 LaLiga games, more than he managed in his previous 97 appearances in the competition. Furthermore, only Donyell Malen (12) has scored more goals than Camello in Europe's big-five leagues since last April.

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Goal 3-1

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!! RAYO PULL ONE BACK! 3-1! It's an absolute gift from Madrid, and one Rayo will gladly accept. They've come out the blocks well in the second half, and after Rudiger looks to thread through to Vinicius, it's snatched, and Camello can pick up the loose pieces and slip it underneath Courtois.

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Mbappe comes up the other end immediately and looks to find the bottom-left corner, but his shot is dragged wide of the left-hand post.

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OFF THE POST! Rayo have posed a real threat from outside the box all game, and they come so close here. Diaz is on hand again to strike from range, and his right-footed effort from just right of centre cannons off the left-hand upright before Pedrosa drags the rebound wide of the same post.

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The ball is back rolling in the second half!

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Mourinho does indeed make a change at the break, as Camavinga replaces Valverde.

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As expected given the scoreline, Real Madrid (1.98) dominate Rayo Vallecano (0.23) on the xG figures, and will surely be looking to rest key players in the second half ahead of a midweek clash at Elche. As the second half is imminent, let's hear from the Opta supercomputer. Look away now, Rayo fans – Madrid have a 99.6% chance of claiming all three points, while even a draw stands at an uninspiring 0.3%. San Jose will be looking to save face in the second half and see where that leads them.

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Half-time at the Bernabeu, and Real Madrid are in total control as they lead Rayo Vallecano 3-0. It's been all too simple for the hosts, who have been able to open Rayo up at will. Just 14 minutes in, Mbappe netted from 12 yards out after Carreras was caught by Lejeune inside the area, and the visitors haven't been able to recover since. Minutes later, the full-back came marauding forward again to double his side's lead after a calamity at the back presented the opportunity. It was so close to being three for Mourinho's side after Vinicius' effort was parried into danger, but Mbappe couldn't get there quickly enough. Bellingham then got in on the act after yet more simple play: the England international was afforded the whole penalty box to pick his spot. San Jose's side have tested Courtois through Tsitaishvili, Camello, and most notably Diaz, who forced the Belgian into a top stop on the stroke of half-time, but it's been far from enough.

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HALF-TIME: REAL MADRID 3-0 RAYO VALLECANO

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TOP SAVE! Rayo look to finish the half well as Diaz has a pop from range. The Spaniard catches it beautifully, and Courtois is scrambling. However, the Belgian can get a strong hand on it and palm it away from danger in a rare moment of positive play from the visitors.

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RAYO ARE HANGING ON! The visitors are at sixes and sevens, and Mbappe nearly has his brace. The Frenchman has so much space to exploit after a quick throw, and that just cannot be allowed to happen. After glancing at goal, the striker belts an effort towards the bottom-right corner, but is denied by the post in agonising fashion.

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Diomande utilises his electric pace as he beats Pedrosa on the near side, and he has the composure to bend a pass into the box in search of Mbappe. Audero gets off his line well to gather, but it's starting to click for the Ivorian.

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Diomande stands over another corner-kick on the far side, and his delivery is much better on this occasion. Rudiger rises above everyone but couldn't get his head around it enough to steer it on target.

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The hosts win a corner which ends up being unsuccessful after Silva can swivel and see his effort bravely blocked. It's all Madrid here, and this scoreline could get ugly for the visitors.

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Real Madrid had completed more build-up attacks (27) and attempted more shots from fast breaks (11) than any other team in the 2026-27 LaLiga season before this game; they are also one of four teams tied for the most shots following high turnovers (eight), alongside Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Villarreal.

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Vinicius' cut-back cross didn't need too much quality to pick out Bellingham – the England international was in acres of space.

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Goal 3-0

GOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! MADRID HAVE THREE! 3-0! It's all too simple for the hosts as they carve through Rayo like a hot knife through butter. Vinicius receives it on the left-hand side, and after a routine cutback, can tee up the unmarked Bellingham to place home.

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Following another short corner from Madrid, Mbappe can beat his man as the ball is lost. Diomande is there again though on that near-side, as he shows he isn't afraid to get stuck into challenges, and has the work rate which is crucial in a team full of superstars.

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BETTER! We just spoke about how the home fans would love to see more from their £120m signing Diomande, and he just gave us all a glimpse of exactly what he's about. He beats a couple of players from the near-side touchline before working himself into a shooting position on the edge of the box. The Ivorian can't apply the finish though, as his left-footed strike is wild.

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While Mbappe, Bellingham and Vinicius have had their usual brilliant moments on the ball so far, little has been seen from Diomande. People have to remember he's still only 19 years old, and hasn't even hit the peak of his powers, but for that money the home fans will want to see a little more.

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SAVED! Rayo show some life, and it's through striker Camello. The spearhead of the attack drops in to receive it, and it opens up nicely for him to strike. On his left foot, he aims for the bottom-right corner, and Courtois has to fully extend to tip it round the post for a corner.

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HOW HAS THAT NOT GONE IN?! The ball is fizzed through the heart of the Rayo midfield by Courtois, and Madrid can attack in the blink of an eye. Vinicius receives it on the left flank and immediately sets his sights on goal. The Brazilian hits it cleanly, and debutant Audero spills it into the path of Mbappe. The France international looks like he'll get there, but the goalkeeper makes up for himself as he claws away the danger.

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If Rayo manager San Jose didn't already have a job on his hands in this one, he certainly does now. His side have been second best in every department, and while this is a game they'll scarcely be judged on, they have to show more.

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Mourinho has won all four of his LaLiga matches against Rayo Vallecano; only against Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid (six each) has he managed more games with a 100% win rate in the competition. That impressive record looks like it's going to extend here, with Rayo stunned after those two early goals.

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Assist

Mbappe adds an assist to his penalty goal, but it's the endeavour of Carreras to fly forward which should really be praised. The full-back has now played his part in both goals, giving Cucurella a job to get in the team.

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Goal 2-0

GOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! MADRID DOUBLE THEIR LEAD! 2-0! It's a horror show from Rayo, and they gift their opponents a second. A ball from midfield towards Lejeune is heavy, and the centre-back tries to sweep it back to his goalkeeper but gets his bearings wrong. Next thing he knows, Mbappe is touching it into the path of Carreras, and the left-back slots home. Is it too early to say game over...?

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Mbappe now has six goals in his last five games across all competitions, and it looks as though it's going to be another stellar season for the Frenchman. He'll be desperate to make sure his goals lead to a trophy this season, though, after failing to win anything last term.

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Penalty Goal 1-0

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!! MBAPPE MAKES NO MISTAKE! 1-0! The France international steps up from 12 yards out, and, before he even kicks the ball, Rayo goalkeeper Audero is on the floor, allowing the Madrid talisman to simply roll it into the right side of the goal to break the deadlock.

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PENALTY TO REAL MADRID!!! Vinicius releases the underlapping Carreras and the left-back is upended in the box by Lejeune. The centre-back completely catches him, and the referee has no doubt in awarding the spot kick.

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After Vinicius' blocked shot sees Madrid win a corner, the hosts work it well out to Valverde on the edge of the box. Rayo cannot afford the Uruguayan that amount of space with the shot he has, but get away with it this time as his weaker-footed effort rises over the crossbar.

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CHANCE FOR RAYO! The visitors have the first real attempt on goal, and it all comes as they hit on the counter with Madrid shirts left upfield. Tsitaishvili can cut in onto his left and drill one low at Courtois' goal, but the Belgian gets down well to make the stop.

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Mbappe has his first burst at the Rayo defence after spinning away from Gnangoro. The France international desperately wants to put it on his right foot before eventually falling to the turf, prompting loud penalty appeals. The referee isn't having any of that, though, as play rolls on.

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The first chance of the game falls to the visitors, though it was hardly a troubling one for Courtois. Diaz picks it up more than 35 yards out and drills an effort towards goal that the veteran goalkeeper can watch the whole way. The Spaniard hit it well enough, but it was audacious at best.

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Diomande – making his first start for Real Madrid – tracks back to help Dumfries as Rayo get the ball over to the near side, before Madrid win a free-kick. It's been a low-key start to this one, with the onus fully on the hosts to do the grafting.

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Real Madrid have won 13 of their last 14 home games against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga (D1), failing only in the one in which they did not score (0-0 in November 2023), scoring 46 goals and conceding 12.

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And we're off! Real Madrid get things going as they kick from left to right.

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The players take to the hallowed turf at the Bernabeu, and kick-off is imminent. Before the ball gets rolling, though, we can now see how Opta's supercomputer expects this one to play out. Real Madrid, unsurprisingly, are the big favourites, as they hold a 77.3% chance of winning to Rayo Vallecano's 8.7%. There's a 13.9% probability things end level, and that would certainly be viewed as the better outcome for Rayo.

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As for Rayo, San Jose makes three changes from the side that edged past Racing Santander despite adversity. Starting all the way from the back, there's a change between the sticks as Audero is preferred ahead of Cardenas following his loan move from Como. Jorge de Frutos was one of two players sent off for Rayo in that win, so his spot is taken by Tsitaishvili. Gnangoro replaces Valentin.

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Mourinho opts for four alterations tonight after his side's defeat to Betis, and it's the inclusion of £120m Diomande that catches the eye, as he gets his first start in the famous white. Elsewhere, Rudiger and Carreras come into defence for Huijsen and Cucurella, while Silva takes Guler's spot.

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RAYO SUBS: Adrian Molina, Dani Cardenas, Marsh Kumbulla, Alemao, Mujaid Sadick, Ivan Balliu, Pelayo Fernandez, Oscar Valentin, Marco de Las Sias, Samu Becerra, Marco Roman, Rayane Belaid.

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RAYO VALLECANO (4-2-3-1): Emil Audero; Andrei Ratiu, Pathe Ciss, Florian Lejeune, Adria Pedrosa; Gnangoro, Unai Lopez; Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Pedro Diaz, Alvaro Garcia; Sergio Camello.

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MADRID SUBS: Andriy Lunin, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Marc Cucurella, Carlos Espi, Brahim Diaz, Thiago Pitarch.

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REAL MADRID (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Antonio Rüdiger, Alvaro Carreras; Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde; Yan Diomande, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Kylian Mbappe.

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Rayo Vallecano are yet to really get going in LaLiga this season, taking four points from their opening four games following a strong eighth-placed finish last campaign. Benat San Jose’s side did, though, triumph in their last outing, coming from behind twice to beat Racing Santander and record their first victory of the season despite receiving two red cards. Rayo have picked up points in six of their last 11 LaLiga matches against Real Madrid, after losing their previous 17 encounters in the competition.

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After winning each of their first three LaLiga games back under the management of Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid were stopped in their tracks at Real Betis, as Troy Parrott's late goal was enough to condemn Los Blancos to their first league defeat. Madrid did respond well, though, in the competition they've made their own – the Champions League – as they beat Inter at this very ground and will hope that proves just the tonic they need ahead of tonight.

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Good evening and a very warm welcome to LIVE text commentary of LaLiga! Tonight, Real Madrid play host to Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu.

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