Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kick off is at 20:00 GMT.
La Liga / Matchday 13
Bernabéu / 06.11.2021
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- T. Kroos(14')
- K. Benzema(38')
- R. Falcao(76')
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Updated 06/11/2021 at 21:50 GMT
71'
Barcelona already have first-hand experience of how dangerous Rayo Vallecano are this season. Falcao scored a very well taken winner for them against the Catalans last month.
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Falcao has proven himself at the top of the Spanish and European game and has hit the ground running for his new club this season - he has four goals in just seven appearances!
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Here we go - Falcao is on for the away side. Can he make a difference?
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R. Falcao
Rayo Vallecano
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R. Nteka
Rayo Vallecano
On target1
Fouls2
Wide1
68'
Of course, the headline act for Rayo Vallecano this season is Falcao. Eyebrows were raised when it was announced that the Colombian would be signing for the small Spanish club! Will we see him tonight!
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And another change for the away side with Lopez on.
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U. López
Rayo Vallecano
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Ó. Trejo
Rayo Vallecano
On target1
Fouls1
Fouls against2
Free Kicks2
65'
A change for the away side as Bebe comes on. Still no sign of Falcao...
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Bébé
Rayo Vallecano
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I. Palazon
Rayo Vallecano
63'
Just over the bar! That was an astonishing passing move by Real Madrid. Mendy set up Benzema for the shot on goal with a backheel inside the box, but he sends his effort over the bar.
62'
Last weekend also saw Vinicius bag a brace for Real Madrid in their 2-1 La Liga win over Elche. The Brazilian has become an extremely important player for Ancelotti this season!
61'
Vinicius has looked like a different player this season. The Brazilian was previously criticised for his lack of final product in the attacking third, but he’s been so sharp since the summer.
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The Benz/Vini partnership is somewhat ironic given that Benzema was caught on camera last season telling Ferland Mendy not to play the ball to Vinicius because the Brazilian couldn’t be trusted.
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Chance for Vinicius! The Brazilian winger was played in behind by Benzema, but Dimitrievski makes the save at his near post. The flag was ultimately raised against Vinicius.
57'
Bale isn’t the only injury concern Real Madrid have at the moment. Dani Ceballos is also still missing and Fede Valverde is also sidelined. Rodrygo is carrying a minor knock as well.
56'
Gareth Bale is still sidelined through injury for Real Madrid, but controversially the winger might feature for Wales during the international break. That’ll go down well in Spain…
55'
PICTURE: Benzema scored the second!
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53'
That would have been incredible! Vincius dribbles past one, two, three and then has his shot cleared off the line! What a goal that would have been from the in-form Brazilian winger!
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Asensio has played well this evening. This was a chance for him to show what he can do and it's fair to say he has pretty much made the most of that opportunity. Dangerous.
50'
Cut back to Benzema! Asensio got the better of his man, made the byline and cut the ball back to Benzema, but the Real Madrid striker has his first-time shot blocked by a defender!
49'
PICTURE: Kroos scored the first goal!
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