Real Madrid stays within the Madrid city limits on Sunday for a road Spanish LaLiga matchup with Rayo Vallecano.

Hansi Flick said he is blocking out the noise from pundits and ex-players after a Robert Lewandowski hat trick helped Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 to move within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.

Real Madrid's lead at the top of the La Liga table is down to five points after a draw away at local rivals Rayo Vallecano.

Xabi Alonso has announced the starting lineup for Real Madrid as they face a tough matchup against Real Vallecano in La Liga.

In Tuesday's victory over Xabi Alonso's side, manager Arne Slot found a novel way to counter disruptive tactics

It won't be an easy one for the visitors but Real Madrid are expected to win the away game against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 0.

Real Madrid are prepared to splash £215 million ($282.5 million) on two players in 2026. Arsenal’s Declan Rice is expected to set Madrid back £130 million while Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola is being eyed up for £85 million. (Source: EPL Index)