Real Madrid welcomed Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure all three points at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a bright start to the game and scored the opener in the 14th minute thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s penalty. Alvaro Carreras doubled his team’s advantage just three minutes later. Jude Bellingham made it 3-0 to Real Madrid in the 35th minute as Jose Mourinho’s men went into the half-time break 3-0 up on the scoreline.
Sergio Camello got a goal back for the visitors in the 51st minute. However, Mbappe scored again for Los Blancos in injury time. The match ended with Real Madrid securing an impressive 4-1 win at the Bernabeu.
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Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against Rayo Vallecano.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 8/10
He made his fair share of saves during the game, but failed to keep a clean sheet tonight.
RB: Denzel Dumfries – 7/10
Dumfries was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7.5/10
Rudiger made a lot of crucial clearances on the defensive end of the field.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – 6.5/10
He didn’t do much wrong when defending inside his half.
MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 12: Yan Diomande of Real Madrid gestures during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
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LB: Alvaro Carreras – 8.5/10
Carreras performed his defensive duties well and managed to score in the 17th minute.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
He was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.
CM: Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10
Silva worked hard defensively and made one good chance in the final third.
RW: Yan Diomande – 8/10
He was a constant menace on the right flank but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
CAM: Jude Bellingham – 8.5/10
Bellingham caused a lot of problems for the opposition defenders and managed to score in the 35th minute.
LW: Vinicius Junior – 7/10
He made a costly error at the back, but was a real threat on the left wing. Vinicius Jr. has an assist to show for his efforts.
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ST: Kylian Mbappe – 10/10
Mbappe caused all sorts of chaos for the opposition defenders and managed to score twice and secure one assist tonight.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield well.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 6/10
Tchouameni made one good chance in the final third.
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