English:
Real Madrid edged out Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on March 9th, 2025. The game, part of the 2024 season’s 27th round, saw Kylian Mbappé put the home side ahead in the 30th minute. Vinicius Junior doubled the lead in the 34th minute, assisted by Luka Modric. Rayo Vallecano pulled one back before halftime through a goal from P. Diaz in the 45th minute. Despite Rayo Vallecano’s superior possession (54%) and more shots (17 to 10), Real Madrid held on for the victory. The match was punctuated by yellow cards for Vinicius Junior, Tchouameni, and Modric for Real Madrid, and Gumbau for Rayo Vallecano.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 68 F. Valverde came in and Rodrygo went out., at minute 79 E. Camavinga came in and K. Mbappe went out., at minute 86 B. Diaz came in and J. Bellingham went out.
Substitutions rayo vallecano: at minute 70 O. Trejo came in and G. Gumbau went out., at minute 70 O. Valentin came in and A. Embarba went out., at minute 70 I. Balliu came in and P. Diaz went out., at minute 85 U. Lopez came in and P. Ciss went out., at minute 85 S. Guardiola came in and Pacha went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano
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