Real Madrid are aiming to extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga on Sunday when they visit city rivals Rayo Vallecano.
League leaders Madrid are currently five points clear of their Clásico rivals and title race adversaries Barcelona in the standings, with ten victories and just one defeat in La Liga this season. They have won their last four in the competition, following up their crucial victory over Barça by thrashing Valencia last weekend.
However, Los Blancos did suffer an unwanted setback midweek as they were beaten by Liverpool in the Champions League. Their tame 1–0 defeat at Anfield received justifiable criticism, with Xabi Alonso demanding improvements for their final clash before the November international break on Sunday.
Rayo, who were also in European action midweek as they beat Lech Poznań in the Conference League, enter the match in strong form, winning five of their last seven in all competitions. They have climbed to mid-table in La Liga and have impressed in recent duels against Madrid.
Three of the last four matches against their fellow capital side have ended in draws, including a chaotic 3–3 at Estadio de Vallecas last term. Iñigo Pérez would gladly take a point from the upcoming clash.
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