Feb. 1, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ET
La Liga action kicks off early on Sunday as Real Madrid welcomes Rayo Vallecano to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Los Blancos sit four points behind Barcelona with a game in hand after five straight league victories, including a 2-0 win away at Villarreal last weekend.
Álvaro Arbeloa’s side must shake off a brutal 4-2 Champions League defeat at Benfica midweek, which dropped Madrid into the knockout playoffs.
Watch Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano on ESPN+
Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano arrives at the Bernabéu on a three-match losing streak after a 3-1 home defeat to Osasuna last Saturday.
Iñigo Pérez’s side occupies 16th place and sits just one point clear of the relegation zone heading into this fixture.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano game odds
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano prediction, pick
With Barcelona already winning this weekend, the pressure is on Madrid to keep pace. Arbeloa’s side rebounds from the embarrassing UCL result with a big win at home against a struggling side.
Prediction: Real Madrid 4, Rayo Vallecano 0
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano channel, start time, streaming
- When: Sunday, February 1
- Where: Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid, Spain)
- Time: 8 a.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes
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