Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid – La Liga – Preview

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Sreya

Real Madrid travel to Estadio de Vallecas on 23rd April, Saturday to face Rayo Vallecano as they challenge for the La Liga title. The Los Blancos have capitulated on Barcelona’s recent struggles and are only a single point behind the defending champions with only four games remaining to be played in the season.

Real Madrid, who are on the third position with seventy nine points, will look to get yet another win under their belt to keep the pressure on Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The fact that Zinedine Zidane’s side plays a crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final tie only three days later might make it difficult to prioritize this particular league fixture.

Rayo Vallecano are on the sixteenth position with thirty five points courtesy their eight wins and a few unfavorable results might see them get entrenched in a relegation battle.

Team News

David Cobeno, Tono, Patrick Ebert, Piti and Javi Guerra are sidelined through injuries for Rayo Vallecano while Diego Llorente is ineligible to play against his parent club. Jose Angel Crespo, Raul Baena and Ze Castro are doubtful but likely to start.

Casemiro is suspended. Daniel Caravajal, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo are all carrying knocks and the Portuguese international might be rested looking ahead to Tuesday’s game.

Rayo Vallecano Possible Starting Lineup: Juan Carlos, Quini, Antonio Amaya, Jose Angel Crespo, Tito, Raul Baena, Roberto Trashorras, Pablo Hernandez, Bebe, Adrian Embarba, Miku.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Keylor Navas, Danilo, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Nacho, Isco, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Lucas Vasquez, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Head-2-Head statistics, the last six matches between these two clubs have all resulted in wins for Real Madrid. Zinedine Zidane’s side are the firm favorites and are likely to win by a 2-0 scoreline.