Rayo Vallecano x Real Madrid: where to watch and lineups for the La Liga game

Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid face each other this Sunday, November 9, at 12:15 pm (Brasília time), at the Vallecas Stadium, in Madrid, for the 12th round of La Liga 2025/26. The match marks the confrontation between the home team, which occupies intermediate positions in the table, and the visitor, who is looking to recover after a European setback. The broadcast takes place live on ESPN4, on closed TV, and on Disney+, on streaming.

Rayo Vallecano has 14 points in 11 games played in the Spanish championship. The team is coming off a victory in the Conference League, where they turned the score around against Lech Poznan 3-2. Real Madrid is facing important absences and is trying to maintain the pace in the national competition.

• Date: November 9, 2025
• Time: 12:15 pm (Brasília) and 6:15 pm (Madrid local time)
• Location: Vallecas Stadium, Madrid
• Broadcast: ESPN4 and Disney+

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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) November 8, 2025

Status of teams in the table

Rayo Vallecano has recorded four wins, two draws and five defeats in La Liga so far. The campaign places the team in the middle of the rankings.

Real Madrid, in turn, accumulates consistent results in the domestic tournament. The recent defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League interrupted a positive run.

Embezzlement confirmed

Rayo Vallecano is without defender Luiz Felipe, an Italian-Brazilian, due to injury. Abdul Mumin is also left out due to physical problems.

Real Madrid has Rüdiger, Alaba, Carvajal, Mastantuono and Tchouameni absent, all for medical reasons. The defense suffers significant impacts from these casualties.

Probable lineup for Rayo Vallecano

Coach Iñigo Pérez should send: Batalla in goal; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy and Chavarría in defense. In the middle, Díaz, López and Palazón.

In attack, De Frutos, Alemão and Gárcia complete the formation. The strategy prioritizes defensive solidity against opposing favoritism.

Real Madrid’s probable lineup

Xabi Alonso chooses Courtois as goalkeeper; Arnold, Militão, Huijsen and Carreras on the defensive line. Güler, Camavinga, Valverde and Bellingham play in midfield.

Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. form the attacking duo. The absence of key pieces requires tactical adjustments to the scheme.

Game Streaming and Access

ESPN4 shows the match on pay television throughout Brazil. Disney+ offers streaming options for platform subscribersshape.

Fans can follow bids in real time through these channels. Coverage starts minutes before kickoff.

Recent clash history

Real Madrid have won the last five direct duels against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. The games took place in previous seasons with scores favorable to the merengue team.

Rayo seeks to interrupt this streak at home. The local factor increases the chances of a positive result for the home team.

Duel Preparation

Rayo Vallecano trained during the week focusing on set pieces. The European victory boosted the squad’s confidence for the national commitment.

Real Madrid held recovery sessions after the Champions League game. Xabi Alonso adjusted the team considering the injuries accumulated in the squad.