Vinicius Jr. plays today? Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid live in LaLiga

Real Madrid takes to the field against Rayo Vallecano this Saturday, November 9, 2025, at 12:15 pm, at Estadio de Vallecas, in Madrid, for the 12th round of LaLiga. Vinicius Jr occupies the starting position in the Merengue attack, alongside Mbappé and Bellingham, under the command of coach Xabi Alonso. The match takes place with Real at the top of the championship and Rayo in 10th place.

The live broadcast takes place on Disney+ and ESPN 4. Referee Juan Martinez Munuera referees the match, with an average of 4.82 yellow cards per game. Real Madrid seeks to maintain its recent unbeaten record, while Rayo tries to surprise at home.

• Confirmed lineups include Vinicius Jr in Real’s attack.
• Rayo Vallecano lines up with Á. García as an offensive highlight.
• Absences for Real: Rüdiger, Tchouaméni and Mastantuono out.

Vinicius Jr’s career numbers

Vinicius Jr has scored 28 goals in 89 games for the main Brazilian team since his debut in 2019. At Real Madrid, the striker has 96 goals and 79 assistsin 282 official matches to date. The player won 14 titles with the club, including three LaLiga and two Champions League.

The 2024/2025 season saw 10 goals and 7 assists in 18 games for Real Madrid. Vinicius Jr leads the team in completed dribbles, averaging 4.2 per match. The Brazilian contributes to 45% of Merengues’ goals in the current LaLiga.

Current season performance

The striker plays 12 games in LaLiga 2025/2026, with 8 goals scored and 5 assists provided. Vinicius Jr has 82% passing accuracy and 3.1 shots per game. Real Madrid wins 75% of matches with the Brazilian on the pitch.

• Average of 2.8 shots on goal per match.
• 61 duels won in total for the season.
• 14 chances created for teammates.

The player faces Rayo Vallecano for the ninth time in his career. Vinicius Jr scored 5 goals against this opponent in previous clashes. Efficiency reaches 68% in dribbling conversion against the Madrid team.

Importance for Real Madrid

Vinicius Jr represents the main playmaker in Real Madrid’s 4-2-3-1 formation. The striker directly participates in 38% of the team’s offensive actions in LaLiga. Xabi Alonso uses the Brazilian as a reference on the left of the attack.

Valverde’s absence undoubtedly increases Vinicius Jr’s responsibility in the attacking midfield. The player connects todefense with Mbappé in quick transitions. Real Madrid register 2.4 goals per game with Vinicius starting this season.

History against Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid have won 7 of the last 10 direct clashes with Rayo Vallecano. Vinicius Jr participated in 6 of these games, with 4 Merengues victories. The Brazilian scored 3 goals in Vallecas throughout his career.

Rayo have scored in 4 of the last 5 home matches against Real. The Merengue defense concedes 0.8 goals per away game in the current LaLiga. Vinicius Jr finishes 42% of the chances created against this opponent.

Where to watch the match

Disney+ broadcasts the game live from 12:15 pm. ESPN 4 shows the match on a closed channel. Official streaming platforms allow streaming on mobile devices.

• Sofascore applications offer real-time statistics.
• Odds indicate Real Madrid’s favoritism at 1.50.
• Real’s average ball possession reaches 62% this season.

The confrontation defines positions in the LaLiga table. Real Madrid has 30 points in 11 rounds. Rayo Vallecano has accumulated 14 points in the same period.