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After their disappointing Champions League exit, Real Madrid understood they had no time to be discouraged. Returning to La Liga, the Spanish giants' objective was clear: to continue putting maximum pressure on Barcelona in the title race, and positive signs were beginning to emerge at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are currently on a five-game winning streak in La Liga, including two matches under interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Notably, their last four victories have all been by a margin of two goals or more, reflecting their consistency and effectiveness in their playing style.
If Real Madrid secure all three points in this round, they will set their longest winning streak in the domestic league since 2017, and simultaneously narrow the gap with Barcelona to just one point. Their dominant record against bottom-of-the-table teams this season (9 wins, 1 draw) further reinforces the belief that "Los Blancos" are unlikely to slip up.
Conversely, Rayo Vallecano entered the match in a somber mood. Two consecutive defeats left them just one point above the relegation zone, a lower points total than at the same stage in the last five seasons.
A poor run of form, with only one win in 11 La Liga matches, shows that Rayo are truly in decline. Their away record only adds to the concern, as they have only managed one point in their last five away games.
The head-to-head history also doesn't favor the visitors. Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches against Rayo in La Liga, and Rayo is the opponent they have lost to the most in the history of the league. With Kylian Mbappe ready to play, Real Madrid have every reason to believe in another victory, thus continuing the tense two-horse race with Barcelona.
Source: https://znews.vn/truc-iep-real-madrid-vs-rayo-vallecano-post1624383.html
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