Get ready for an exciting La Liga clash as Rayo Vallecano takes on Real Madrid. This highly anticipated match is part of Matchday 18 of the EA Sports La Liga 2024/25 season, and fans can tune in to the live broadcast from Vallecas Stadium.
Match Timing
The match is scheduled for today, Saturday, December 14, 2024. Kick-off will be at 9:00 PM local time in Spain. Here’s how that translates to various time zones:
- Peru: 3:00 PM
- Argentina and Chile: 5:00 PM
- Mexico: 2:00 PM
- Eastern Time (U.S.): 3:00 PM
- Central Time (U.S.): 2:00 PM
- Mountain Time (U.S.): 1:00 PM
- Pacific Time (U.S.): 12:00 PM
How to Watch
For viewers in different regions, here are the channels broadcasting the match:
- South America: DirecTV
- Mexico: Sky Sports
- Spain: Movistar+ (Movistar LaLiga)
- United States: ESPN+ and fuboTV
Please note that this match will not be available on live TV in the U.S. in English, but streaming options are accessible via ESPN+.
Match Insights
Real Madrid currently ranks second in La Liga, boasting an impressive tally of 34 goals in 16 matches, while Rayo Vallecano has conceded 16 goals, placing them sixth in defensive rankings. On the offensive side, Rayo Vallecano has scored 15 goals in 15 matches, putting them at 15th in the league.
Real Madrid's goal difference of +21 is the second-best in La Liga, having outscored their opponents 34-13. Rayo Vallecano's performance has given them a goal difference of -1, ranking them seventh in this stat.
Venue and Referee
- Location: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
- Referee: Juan Martinez Munuera
- VAR: Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes
Predicted Lineups
Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Batalla
- Defense: Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Espino
- Midfield: De Frutos, Ciss, Valentin, Garcia
- Attack: Nteka, Isi
Rayo Vallecano will be missing veteran forward Raúl de Tomás, who has been sidelined due to illness.
Real Madrid (4-3-2-1 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Courtois
- Defense: Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Fran Garcia
- Midfield: Valverde, Bellingham, Modric
- Attack: Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid welcomes back Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, but they will be without Ferland Mendy due to a muscular injury. Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Eduardo Camavinga are also unavailable due to injuries.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the league. Fans are eager to witness the performances of their favorite players, and the stakes are high as both teams aim to improve their standings in La Liga. Make sure to tune in and enjoy the action!
Zainab Y.
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