By Content Editor
05 November 2021, 15:44 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano La Liga Nov 6, 2021

The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 6, at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Preview Real Madrid La Liga, Nov 6, 2021

Preview Carlo Ancelotti’s side make their return to LaLiga after Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. Shakhtar had the leveler through Fernando (49’) four minutes after the break, but the brace from Karim Benzema (14’ & 61’) settled the contest of ninety minutes in the arena of champions. Last weekend, on Spanish soil, Real Madrid picked up another 2-1 win over Elche. Vinicius Jnr. (22’ & 73’) scored both goals for Los Blancos and the win saw Madrid remain in second place, with 24 points after 7W, 3D, & 1L, while having a game in hand. Madrid has only two victories in five LaLiga games: DLWDW, but Carlo Ancelotti will be on the hunt for three points against Rayo when he lines up the probable 4—3—3 formation. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior are expected to keep their places in attack, while Lucas Vázquez will get the nod following the absence of Rodrygo (hamstring injury). At 33, with no signs of slowing down, Benzema is LaLiga’s top scorer with a haul of 9 goals after 10 appearances (0.9 goals per 90). And apart from also being the club’s top scorer, the French forward has the most assists for the club, 7, this season. - A 62% participation in all episodes that have led to a goal for Madrid. Not to mention his 4 in 4 and 52% goal contribution in the star-studded circle of champions on European soil. The 2021 Ballon d'Or nominee will be on the hunt for a few more goals on Saturday when Rayo comes calling at the Santiago Bernabéu. On injuries, Dani Ceballos remains in doubt, alongside Federico Valverde. Meanwhile, Mariano Diaz is ruled out following nose surgery. 

Preview Rayo Vallecano La Liga, Nov 6, 2021

Preview Rayo Vallecano picked up a barren draw against Celta Vigo on Monday, November 1st, at the Estadio de Vallecas, leaving the club with their first draw in five LaLiga games: LWLWD. Rayo remains in 6th place with 20 points after 6W, 2D, & 4L. Manager Andoni Iraola’s side ranks third in the number of goals scored in LaLiga with 18, while the opposition, Real Madrid, sits at the top of the list with an impressive haul of 26 goals. On Saturday, a 4—2—3—1 formation with Radamel Falcao at the top of the shape is expected against Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Falcao has four (4) goals this season, - his last being the single fatal goal that saw Ronald Koeman axed at Barcelona. 

340