"when they return to the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon. Pencilled in as a landslide contender to claim local bragging rights, Los Blancos have also gained a reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. Last seen at the Bernabeu storming their way to a dominant 6-1 European romp against Monaco, Madrid have won all of their previous four straight showdowns in the Spanish capital."
"Although Rayo Vallecano might have sprung a real upset last season as they secured a top-half finish among Spain's elite, the Little Thunderbolts have drastically failed to find a similar level this time around. Last seen putting in another worrying display as they slumped to a routine 3-1 loss at home against Osasuna, Inigo Perez's men are at the heart of a relegation scrap and have a real battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status in 2026."
Real Madrid can reclaim the La Liga lead with a win at the Bernabeu, entering the match one point behind the leader. The team suffered a 4-2 loss at Benfica in the Champions League but has won their last four Bernabeu matches by an aggregate 15-2, including 6-1 vs Monaco and 5-1 vs Real Betis. Rayo Vallecano, who finished top-half last season, have struggled this year and sit one point above the relegation zone after a 3-1 loss to Osasuna. Four La Liga matches are scheduled on Sunday, including a heated Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao.
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