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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Stats: Head-to-Head Record Analysis

Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Madrid. The match is part of the 2026 La Liga Regular Season - 5, adding early-season significance as both sides look to position themselves in the table. Real Madrid come into this round sitting 3rd with 9 points, a goal difference of +7 and a strong attacking output, while Rayo Vallecano are 14th with 4 points and a goal difference of -3.

This fixture in Madrid will test Real Madrid’s perfect home start in the league against a Rayo side still searching for consistency, especially away from home. With Champions League stage ambitions for Real Madrid and mid-table security the realistic target for Rayo, the stakes are clear. For anyone studying Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano stats, this meeting offers a classic contrast between a title contender and a team aiming to stabilise its season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear Real Madrid advantage in recent La Liga meetings with Rayo Vallecano.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Real Madrid wins: 2
  • Draws: 3
  • Rayo Vallecano wins: 0

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Timeline & Historical Context

The available Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano timeline in La Liga spans five competitive fixtures between February 2024 and February 2026, all in Spain’s top flight. Across these matches, Real Madrid have generally imposed themselves, particularly at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, while Rayo have been more resilient at home.

The sequence begins on 18 February 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 25 at Estadio de Vallecas, where Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid drew 1-1 (half-time 1-1). That balanced contest in Madrid’s Vallecas district set the tone for a series of competitive meetings. On 14 December 2024, again at Estadio de Vallecas in Regular Season - 17, the sides produced a 3-3 draw (half-time 2-2), underlining Rayo’s capacity to trade blows with Real Madrid on home soil in a high-scoring encounter.

The rivalry then shifted to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on 9 March 2025 in Regular Season - 27, where Real Madrid edged a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano (half-time 2-1). That match underlined the home side’s ability to manage tight scorelines. On 9 November 2025, at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in Regular Season - 12, the teams played out a 0-0 draw (half-time 0-0), a rare low-scoring fixture in this run of games and a solid defensive display from both sides.

Most recently, on 1 February 2026 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Regular Season - 22, Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 (half-time 1-0). That result reinforced Real Madrid’s dominance at home in this matchup and extended their unbeaten run in these five La Liga meetings. Overall, the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano timeline points to Real Madrid as the stronger side, but with Rayo capable of earning draws, particularly at Vallecas.

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Real Madrid’s edge, especially in goal production, while confirming that Rayo Vallecano have remained competitive enough to force multiple draws.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Real Madrid 8 - 6 Rayo Vallecano
  • Average Goals per Match: Real Madrid 1.60 vs Rayo Vallecano 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Estadio Santiago Bernabéu: 2 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Rayo Vallecano won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Estadio de Vallecas / Campo de Futbol de Vallecas: 3 matches played here — Rayo Vallecano won 0 (as home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as away side), 3 draws

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 1 February 2026: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (Half-time: 1-0) – La Liga
  • 9 November 2025: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga
  • 9 March 2025: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (Half-time: 2-1) – La Liga
  • 14 December 2024: Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid (Half-time: 2-2) – La Liga
  • 18 February 2024: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

For Real Madrid, the 2026 La Liga season to date underlines why they enter this fixture as strong favourites. They have played 4 league matches, winning 3 and losing 1, with no draws. Their attack has delivered 10 goals and conceded only 3, reflecting both firepower and defensive control. At home, Real Madrid have been especially dominant, scoring 8 and conceding just 1 across 2 matches, which aligns with the historical pattern in this matchup.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Rayo Vallecano Matches Results and Stats

Rayo Vallecano’s season to date in La Liga shows a more mixed picture. Across 4 matches, they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 goals but conceding 10. At home they have been competitive, with 4 goals scored and 3 conceded in 2 games, but away from home they have struggled, losing both matches with 3 goals for and 7 against. This away record is a concern heading into a trip to one of the league’s strongest home sides.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head record, Real Madrid hold a clear advantage over Rayo Vallecano, with 2 wins and 3 draws in 5 La Liga meetings and an 8-6 aggregate goal edge. At the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid have been perfect in this sample, winning both fixtures, while Rayo’s best work has come at home, where they have drawn all three matches. Current league form reinforces these trends: Real Madrid sit 3rd with a strong goal difference and flawless home record, whereas Rayo Vallecano are 14th and winless away, conceding heavily on their travels. Taken together, the historical Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano stats, the venue split, and the 2026 season form all point towards Real Madrid holding the statistical upper hand, with Rayo needing an exceptional performance to disrupt that pattern.

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.

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