Real Madrid vs. Rayo: in search of three points at the Bernabéu
The Whites welcome the Madrid-based team this afternoon for LaLiga matchday 27 (4:15 pm CET).
Real Madrid face the second match of the week at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. After winning last Tuesday against Atlético in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 (2-1), Ancelotti's team welcome Rayo for LaLiga matchday 27 this afternoon (4:15 pm CET).
The objective is three more points and to continue the fight with Barcelona and Atlético for the lead. Ancelotti's men are flying at home, having gone ten consecutive matches without defeat, winning nine of them.
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“Rayo will demand a lot of intensity from us and we have to be ready”, said Carlo Ancelotti at the press conference ahead of the clash, which takes place in the middle of the two Champions League round of 16 derbies. The Italian coach will have Bellingham back amongst his ranks after serving his two-match suspension in the league. Together with his teammates, the Englishman will be looking to extend Real Madrid's rich goal-scoring form after scoring in each of the last nine matches.
Rayo Vallecano
The Madrid side are having a good season and started the day in seventh place in the table. Away from home, they have only lost two of their last nine matches (4 wins and 3 draws). De Frutos, their top scorer, will miss the match due to suspension.