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Madrid established a three-goal lead before the interval, but Rayo responded after the break and created a period of pressure before Mbapp\u00e9 added the late fourth. Sergio Camello<\/a> scored Rayo\u2019s goal as the visitors attempted to cut into the deficit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mbapp\u00e9 opened the scoring from the penalty spot before linking up with Carreras, who scored Madrid\u2019s second in quick succession. Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/a> then found Bellingham on the edge of the box, and the midfielder made it 3-0 before half-time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Rayo began the second half strongly. The visitors struck the post with a long-range effort before Camello scored to halve the deficit. Rayo then came close again from distance, but Thibaut Courtois parried the shot away as Madrid faced a more difficult spell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Denzel Dumfries had an opportunity from a header that required an excellent save. Bellingham also had another chance as the match settled, before Arda G\u00fcler<\/a> set up Mbapp\u00e9 for Madrid\u2019s fourth goal with minutes remaining. Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s second completed the scoring and secured the 4-1 result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The starting side included Yan Diomande, who made his first start for the club, alongside Dumfries and Carreras. Fede Valverde captained Real Madrid. The match also featured G\u00fcler, whose assist for Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s late goal helped Madrid restore their three-goal advantage after Rayo\u2019s second-half response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Real Madrid\u2019s four wins from five represent a positive opening run. The result also showed the contrast between Madrid\u2019s productive first half and the pressure Rayo generated after the interval. Rayo\u2019s fightback made the contest less comfortable for a spell, but Madrid ultimately added a late goal to finish with a 4-1 victory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n