Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The clash was a LaLiga fixture held at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. Real Madrid entered the match as hosts against Rayo Vallecano, looking to impose their quality on a demanding evening under the lights.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Kylian Mbappé stepped up to convert a penalty. His right-footed shot found the bottom right corner, giving the home side an early lead and setting the tone for the opening spell. Just three minutes later, Real Madrid doubled their advantage. Álvaro Carreras received a pass from Mbappé and, from the centre of the box, struck a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner, making it 2-0.

The momentum continued to build for the hosts, and the 35th minute produced the third goal. Jude Bellingham, operating in the centre of the box, unleashed a right-footed strike to the bottom right corner after an assist from Vinícius Júnior, pushing the score to 3-0 and leaving Rayo Vallecano chasing the game.

Rayo Vallecano managed to pull one back shortly after the break. In the 51st minute, Sergio Camello netted a right-footed effort from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner, reducing the deficit to 3-1 and offering a brief respite for the visitors.

The only booking of the match came in the 76th minute when Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The caution did not alter the flow of the game, and Real Madrid continued to dominate possession and chances.

In stoppage time, the home side sealed the result. In the first minute of added time, Mbappé completed his brace, finishing a fast-break move with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. The decisive pass came from Arda Güler, and the goal made the final scoreline 4-1.

Standout performers

  • Kylian Mbappé – Scored two goals, including the opening penalty and the late winner, and provided the assist for Carreras’s second-minute strike.
  • Álvaro Carreras – Added the second goal with a precise left-footed finish after Mbappé’s assist.
  • Jude Bellingham – Contributed the third goal, finishing a move set up by Vinícius Júnior.
  • Vinícius Júnior – Created the chance for Bellingham with the assist that led to the third goal.
  • Arda Güler – Delivered the decisive pass for Mbappé’s stoppage-time strike.
  • Sergio Camello – Scored Rayo Vallecano’s sole goal, giving the visitors a brief lifeline.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Scorers:
    • Kylian Mbappé (14', 90'+1')
    • Álvaro Carreras (17') – assist: Kylian Mbappé
    • Jude Bellingham (35') – assist: Vinícius Júnior
    • Sergio Camello (51')
  • Bookings: Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano) – yellow card, 76' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

What it means

The comprehensive victory gives Real Madrid three points and reinforces their attacking credentials at home, while Rayo Vallecano return from the match with a single point and will look to tighten their defence in upcoming fixtures.