Real Madrid defeats Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in LaLiga

On September 12, 2026, Real Madrid returned to winning ways by defeating Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium during the 5th round of LaLiga. The match saw the team, managed by Jose Mourinho, secure a comfortable lead early on. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a 14th-minute penalty, followed by Alvaro Carreras at the 17th minute and Jude Bellingham in the 35th minute to reach a 3-0 score by halftime. Sergio Camello scored a consolation goal for Rayo Vallecano in the 51st minute, but Mbappé added his second goal during stoppage time to seal the final 4-1 victory.

The win serves as a recovery for Real Madrid following their previous loss to Real Betis. This result is significant for the standings, as it allows Real Madrid to match Barcelona's points total at the top of the league table, reinforcing their position as title contenders.