Does Bellingham play today? Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid live in LaLiga

Real Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano this Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 12:15 pm, at Estadio de Vallecas, in Madrid, in the 12th round of LaLiga. Jude Bellingham starts as a starter in the Merengue midfield, alongside Camavinga and Brahim Díaz. The match takes place with Real at the top of the championship and broadcast live on Disney+.

Coach Xabi Alonso chooses Bellingham in a central position, where the English player has played since his arrival at the club. Rayo Vallecano occupies 10th place and is looking for points at home. Referee Juan Martinez Munuera commands the duel.

• Real Madrid’s average ball possession this season: 58%.
• Goals scored by the visiting team so far: 25 in 11 games.
• Average yellow cards per match: 2.1 for Real.

Bellingham’s career numbers

Bellingham has played 162 professional games since making his debut at Birmingham City in 2019. The midfielder has recorded 38 goals and 32 assists in total. He played for Borussia Dortmund between 2020 and 2023, with 112 appearances and 20 goals.

At Real Madrid, since July 2023, he has participated in 50 official games. He has scored 18 goals and provided 12 assists so far. Bellingham won LaLiga and the Champions League last season.

Current season performance

Bellingham played 10 games in LaLiga in 2025/2026. He scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists. Maintains an average of 3.2 decisive passes per match.

The player records 82% pass accuracy and 2.1 successful dribbles per game. Defensively, he makes 1.8 tackles on average. He was absent from two rounds due to a minor muscle injury.

Tactical importance at Real Madrid

Bellingham organizes the midfield with vision of the game and arrival into the area. Shares roles with Camavinga in recovering the ball. Contributes to quick transitions to attack.

The Englishman connects the defense with Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé. Records 7.2 duels won per match. Previous absences have impacted team balance.

Confirmed game lineup

Real Madrid enters the field in 4-2-3-1.

• Goalkeeper: Courtois.
• Defense: Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras.
• Middle: Valverde, Camavinga, Güler, Brahim Díaz, Bellingham.
• Attack: Vinícius Jr., Mbappé.

Rayo Vallecano adopts the same scheme with García in command of the attack.

Where to watch the match

Disney+ broadcasts the confrontation live from 12:15 pm. ESPN 4 airs on an alternative channel. Streaming apps make coverage official.

Prime Video offers an additional option in some packages. Minute-by-minute scores are available on sports portals. The stadium receives a limited audience of 14 thousand fans.

Recent history between teams

Real Madrid have won the last three direct duels. He scored 8 goals and conceded 2 in that period. Rayo Vallecano has not defeated its rival since 2022.

Last season, 2-0 for Real at Vallecas. Bellingham participated in one of the goals with an assist. Current match projects guest domain.

Injuries affect Real Madrid

Antonio Rüdiger remains out due to a muscle injury. Aurélien Tchouaméni is recovering from a knee problem. David Alaba returns to training, but does not play.

Daniel Carvajal remains under observation. Federico Valverde enters the field normally. Rayo Vallecano has Abdul Mumin suspended.