"The knives - and white hankies - could be out this afternoon when Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano. Wins over Levante, Monaco and Villarreal appeared to have steadied the ship at the Bernabeu but the humbling 4-2 midweek defeat at Benfica - compounded by the hosts scoring through goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin - means boss Alvaro Arbeloa is again under the microscope. They will need to get off to a good start against Rayo to ensure the fans remain onside."
"Rayo are in the bottom half but have a decent record against their city rivals, losing just two of their last seven encounters. Follow us: Jon Fisher Jon has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism having worked at the Press Association, Goal and Stats Perform, covering three World Cups, an Olympics and numerous other major sporting events."
Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu this afternoon. Recent victories over Levante, Monaco and Villarreal suggested the team had regained form, but a 4-2 defeat at Benfica — including a goal by Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin — has intensified scrutiny of manager Alvaro Arbeloa. A fast start is essential to keep home supporters onside and to steady confidence within the squad. Rayo sit in the bottom half of La Liga but have a respectable record in city derbies, losing only two of their last seven encounters with Real Madrid. Live coverage will follow the fixture.
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