Real Madrid can secure UEFA Champions League qualification for next season with an away win against Rayo Vallecano. The problem is can they do it.
Kick off: 20:45 CET
Probable Lineups
Team News
Rayo Vallecano
Alvaro Medran is back from suspension and should come into the centre of midfield to partner Jose Pozo ahead of anchorman Mario Suarez.
Raul de Tomas served a ban last time out, but will miss this weekend too due to the fear clause inserted in his Real Madrid loan deal.
Franco Di Santo will lead the line, with Adri Embarba expected to start on the left wing to push Alex Moreno back to left-back.
Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane has no fresh selection concerns heading into the weekend, a relief after a fierce contest at Getafe.
Keylor Navas is expected to hold his place in goal for Real Madrid, despite Thibaut Courtois being back available after injury.
Nacho and Raphael Varane should be given the nod at centre-back, though the latter could get a rest in favour of Jesus Vallejo.
Focus
Rayo Vallecano have won just one of their last 13 La Liga matches, but the solitary victory did come in unexpected fashion at Vallecas against Champions League hopefuls Valencia.
The hosts took a battering last time out, suffering a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Sevilla, which foreshadows the very difficult task lying ahead of them against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have failed to win their last three consecutive away games in the Spanish top flight, losing to Valencia and taking draws against both Leganes and Getafe.
WhoScored Prediction
Rayo Vallecano 1-3 Real Madrid
Vuabmpr
1
lf I am the couch, this should be my first 11 in today's match.
Mewbloptu
2
every time zidane says vini is not involve why not he is all fit
Rotaeknptz
0
Some are happy winning league title while were we are happy fighting for champions league spot
that's life
Cehacdloz
0
Announce Hazard and a midfielder NOT named Pogba
You are right💯.
dineeeyjr
1
Some are happy winning league title while were we are happy fighting for champions league spot
Jchewe23
3
perfect
Kahabmnpr
0
I saw Vinicius in the training so why isn't he part of the squad
because he still needs time said by Zidane
trollfootball27
3
zidane we can still win league 😂
YashrajNagarwal
1
Real Madrid is going to Europa
atleast we don't play in farmer league like serie a .
kidding
0
Gonna be very tough without Benzema. But we can totally win this, lads! Believe!
autumn
1
Finally get to see Mariano
FCBxavi
3
I think this will be a strong lineup!
eyebrower
4
I saw Vinicius in the training so why isn't he part of the squad
happylife
0
So when you win the champions league, Barcelona always congratulate you, yet when Barcelona win the league you tweet nothing about it, classy as always
NBA22
1
Announce Hazard and a midfielder NOT named Pogba
QWERTYbe
1
Your mates are winning the league Sia team
Raucmnsz
0
Real Madrid is going to Europa
fock off all CR7 FANS
alwayshalamadrid
1
Real Madrid is going to Europa
u r such a hater, they already clear 10 points compare to 4th place
hiubiltuz
1
Real Madrid is going to Europa