Summary

  • Courtois makes first start under Zidane in one of eight changes

  • Vallecano six points adrift of safety after win

  • #bbceurofooty

Live Reporting

Emlyn Begley

  1. goal

    GOAL - Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Real Madrid

    Adrián Embarba

    Adrian Embarba sends Thibaut Courtois the wrong way and struggling Rayo Vallecano lead!

  2. PENALTY TO RAYO VALLECANO

    The referee says Jesus Vallejo pulled the shirt of Javi Guerra and it's a penalty!

  3. VAR

    Video Assistant Referee

    Oh wow, the referee is going across to watch that Jesus Vallejo tackle again.

  4. Real Madrid break and Gareth Bale should score. Mariano Diaz picks him out in space but the Welshman's shot is saved.

  5. PENALTY APPEAL

    Rayo call for a penalty for a Jesus Vallejo tackle on Javi Guerra but the referee says no.

  6. Get Involved

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    Right, Graham's text has come in now...

    Raul de Tomas has Real class, but I fear a return to the first team will be similar to other prodigies like Mariano and Diaz. I hope otherwise and I support Barca!

    Graham, Somerset

  7. Real Madrid have not won in six La Liga away games under Zinedine Zidane, including his last spell. A 2-1 victory at Malaga on 15 April 2018 was their last.

  8. Great chance for Rayo. Mario Suarez finds Jose Pozo in space and his shot is well saved by Thibaut Courtois, who had come off his line to narrow the angle.

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    Bradley Bicknell: Emlyn What’s Real’s worst ever season?

    They finished 11th in 1947–48 and were only two points above the relegation zone

  10. Javi Guerra is offside as he chases onto a pass.

    It's his first La Liga start for Rayo Vallecano since 15 May 2016. They spent the next two seasons in the Segunda Division.

  11. Nice skill from Real midfielder Dani Ceballos to flick the ball over Tito's head.

    The 22-year-old has been linked to West Ham in recent days.

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    Either this is really cryptic or the text hasn't come in properly...

    *text missing* *text missing* pport Barca!

    Graham, Somerset

  13. Rayo's first chance as ex-Manchester City youngster Jose Pozo cuts inside Marcelo with ease and his low shot is pushed away by Thibaut Courtois, making his return from injury.

  14. Dani Carvajal whizzes away down the right and cuts it back to Mariano. The ex-Lyon striker tries to get free of his defender but his shot is blocked.

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    Steve in Milan: Thomas from Burghfield (19:46 BST) - unfortunately he has priced himself out of any move. I would hate it if my team over paid for him.

  16. Rayo's first attack of the game, and Mario Suarez's cross is headed out for a throw-in.

    They have picked up five points since January.

  17. Real Madrid, playing in pink, win a corner. Toni Kroos takes it short to Marcelo, who cuts inside and has a shot parried away by Alberto Garcia.

  18. Gareth Bale and Mariano are both offside as they run onto a ball over the top. Will either player be at Real next season?

  19. 'Rayo never give up'

    Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is hoping to end a three-match winless run on the road in La Liga.

    "In the past it was the other way around. We secured wins on the road and it was tough at home," he said.

    "It seems as if it's now the opposite, but we've got the chance to change that and we're going to try and do so. We'd all like to win an away game.

    "We know just how motivated Rayo will be and they'll try and do their best.

    "Judging by their games, they're a side that never give up and we'll have to be at our best if we're to get a good result."

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    Is it just me who thinks that Gareth Bale's incredible talent is wasted on the bench most of the time at Real, he should move back to a top English team?

    Thomas from Burghfield