Real Madrid Looks to Defeat Vallecano and Stay in the La Liga Title Race.. اخبار عربية

كتب يمن مونيتور Real Madrid Looks to Defeat Vallecano and Stay in the La Liga Title Race..اخبار عربية عبر موقع نبض الجديد - شاهد Yemen Monitor Sport News Real Madrid will host their neighbors, Rayo Vallecano, this Sunday evening at the Santiago Bernabéu in a crucial La Liga Matchday 27 encounter. The match carries significant importance for both teams as they battle... , نشر في الأثنين 2025/03/10 الساعة 01:43 ص بتوقيت مكة المكرمة التفاصيل ومشاهدتها الان .

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Real Madrid will host their neighbors, Rayo Vallecano, this Sunday evening at the Santiago Bernabéu in a crucial La Liga Matchday 27 encounter. The match carries significant importance for both teams as they battle for their respective ambitions in the league standings.

Current Standings

Real Madrid enters this match in third place with 54 points, following a defeat against Real Betis, which saw them drop in the rankings after being level with league leaders Barcelona. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano sits in seventh place with 36 points, hoping to secure a positive result that strengthens their bid for a European qualification spot.

The reigning La Liga champions have experienced inconsistent form lately, winning just one of their last five league matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). This poor run has allowed their arch-rivals Barcelona to climb to the top, while also giving Atlético Madrid the opportunity to take second place.

Similarly, Rayo Vallecano arrives at the Bernabéu in poor form, having collected just one point from their last three games, with losses to Barcelona and Villarreal followed by a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in their most recent outing.

Head-to-Head Record

According to Transfermarkt, Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano have faced each other 45 times in La Liga:

• Real Madrid wins: 32
• Rayo Vallecano wins: 7
• Draws: 6

Despite this historical dominance, Madrid has struggled against Rayo in recent encounters, failing to win in their last three meetings, including the reverse fixture this season. Notably, Rayo’s only away victory against Los Blancos came back in 1996, making this a tricky fixture for the hosts.

Significance of the Match in the Title Race

Real Madrid has dropped 10 out of the last 15 points, losing momentum in the title race. This leaves no room for further slip-ups, as they must secure all three points to keep up the pressure on their rivals and capitalize on any potential setbacks.

On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano aims to secure at least a draw to keep their European qualification hopes alive. They currently sit just two points behind sixth-placed Real Betis, which is the highest position they have ever achieved in their La Liga history. Notably, Rayo has been solid away from home this season, earning 17 points from 13 away games.

Real Madrid’s Tactical Approach to Victory

Real Madrid is expected to start the game with an aggressive attacking approach, aiming to score early and avoid repeating previous mistakes, such as sitting back after taking the lead—an issue that has cost them valuable points in recent matches.