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Real Madrid<\/a> returns to La Liga<\/a> action on Saturday as they host Rayo Vallecano<\/a> in a matchday five encounter of the league at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano\u00a0\u2013 Match preview and team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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  1. Date: Saturday, 12th September.<\/li>\n
  2. Kick-off: 8pm BST.<\/li>\n
  3. Venue: Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, Madrid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Real Madrid team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Real Madrid prepares to host their capital rivals following a domestic slip-up against Real Betis, but manager Jos\u00e9 Mourinho receives a massive boost to his squad depth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Midfielders Arda G\u00fcler, Bernardo Silva, and Eduardo Camavinga are all available for selection after serving continental suspensions during the midweek Champions League clash against Inter Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Additionally, backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has fully recovered from an illness to rejoin the bench. However, the squad is still dealing with notable defensive and attacking absences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u00c9der Milit\u00e3o remains sidelined with a muscle injury, while Rodrygo continues his recovery from a knee issue, and Ferland Mendy is out with a hip problem. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    In positive defensive news, Ra\u00fal Asencio makes his first squad appearance of the season after recovering from a pre-season knee injury. Thibaut Courtois is expected to start behind a backline featuring Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella in the wingback roles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Rayo Vallecano team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Rayo Vallecano enters this challenging Madrid derby severely depleted, leaving head coach Be\u00f1at San Jos\u00e9 with major selection headaches across the pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    The visitors will be entirely without key attacking threats Fran P\u00e9rez and Jorge de Frutos, who are both suspended following red cards against Racing Santander.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    The injury list is equally punishing, as forward Randy Nteka was ruled out late after sustaining a muscle strain in training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    He joins goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, who is recovering from tibia fracture surgery, and star playmaker Isi Palaz\u00f3n, who remains out with a muscle injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Long-term absentee Ra\u00fal de Tom\u00e1s also misses out, while full-back Ivan Balliu is a major doubt due to heavy ankle bruising.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dani C\u00e1rdenas will start in goal, protected by Florian Lejeune and Pathe Ciss, while Sergio Camello is expected to lead a heavily rotated attack at the Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Form<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

    Real Madrid<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Real Madrid enters this match with strong momentum, sitting fourth in La Liga with 9 points from four matches. They started the domestic campaign perfectly with a 2\u20131 win over Espanyol, a 4\u20131 thrashing of Real Sociedad, and a 4\u20130 victory against M\u00e1laga. Despite suffering a minor domestic setback in a 1\u20130 defeat to Real Betis, they immediately bounced back in midweek with a hard-fought 2\u20131 Champions League victory over Inter Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Rayo Vallecano<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Rayo Vallecano has endured a highly inconsistent start to the season under Be\u00f1at San Jos\u00e9, leaving them 14th in the standings with 4 points. They began with a 2\u20131 loss to Sevilla and a 1\u20131 draw against Alav\u00e9s. After suffering a heavy 5\u20132 defeat at the hands of Barcelona, they finally found some relief by securing a chaotic 3\u20132 victory over Racing Santander, despite receiving two late red cards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Predicted lineups<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Real Madrid:<\/strong> Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Bernardo; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Rayo Vallecano:<\/strong> Cardenas; Ratiu, Lejeune, Ciss, Pedrosa; Lopez, Valentin, Diaz; Tsitaishvili, Camello, A Garcia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    How to watch\u00a0Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    In the United Kingdom, the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano match will be broadcast exclusively live on Disney+ Premium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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