Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Iker Casillas | Out | 6.58 | |
Álvaro Arbeloa | Out | 7.03 | |
Luka Modric | Out | 7.19 | |
Gonzalo Higuaín | Out | 7.24 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Rodri | Out | 6.35 | |
Mikel Labaka | Out | 6.26 |
Team News
Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano
- José Mourinho surprised everyone with his selection as Luka Modrić, Michael Essien and Kaká completely transformed the midfield against Sevilla, while strikers Gonzalo Higuaín and Karim Benzema started together for first time this season.
- 'The Special One' is likely to shuffle the pack once again, with Xabi Alonso and Mesut Özil likely to get a rest following the match against Manchester United in midweek.
- With the league now bottom of their list of priorities, Mourinho won't be too concerned that he can't call upon Álvaro Arbeloa, Modrić or Higuaín due to ill-discipline.
- Leo Baptiste scored his 8th goal of the season and the winner as they shocked the club he is expected to sign for in the summer, beating Atlético Madrid 2-1.
- Rayo have no fresh injury concerns, so expect an unchanged line-up.
- 31 year old Piti still leads the attacking threat and he's the clubs' top goalscorer this campaign, with four of his strikes coming away from Vallecas.
Özil gave the Assist for Morata not Kaka!
3-0 is good.