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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 (UTC) in Madrid. The fixture comes in the Regular Season - 5 round of the 2026 La Liga campaign, adding early-season significance to the points on offer. With the match played in the Spanish capital and both sides already four games into the season, Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano stats offer a clear view of the gap between the two clubs at this stage.

Real Madrid enter this game sitting 3rd in La Liga with 9 points from 4 matches, a goal difference of +7 and a strong attacking output of 10 goals scored and only 3 conceded. Rayo Vallecano, by contrast, are 14th with 4 points, having scored 7 and conceded 10. The stakes are clear: Real Madrid aim to maintain Champions League qualification momentum, while Rayo Vallecano look to stabilise their mid-table position and prove they can compete away to elite opposition. In this context, Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano stats underline a clash between a title challenger and a side battling for consistency.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent head-to-head series dominated by Real Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano occasionally taking points, especially at home.

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

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry in this period has been competitive in individual games, even if the overall balance tilts towards Real Madrid. All five recorded matches are La Liga fixtures played between February 2024 and February 2026, reflecting a concentrated modern sample of this matchup.

On 18 February 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 25 at Estadio de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid drew 1-1 (half-time 1-1). That result highlighted Rayo’s ability to frustrate Real Madrid on home soil. The following meeting on 14 December 2024, also at Estadio de Vallecas in La Liga Regular Season - 17, produced a high-scoring 3-3 draw (half-time 2-2), again showing that Rayo could trade blows offensively with their more illustrious neighbours.

The balance began to shift more clearly towards Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. On 9 March 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 27, Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 (half-time 2-1), taking advantage of their home environment. Later that year, on 9 November 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 12 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, the sides played out a 0-0 draw (half-time 0-0), Rayo again extracting a point at home. Most recently, on 1 February 2026 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga Regular Season - 22, Real Madrid won 2-1 (half-time 1-0). Overall, the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano timeline illustrates that while Real Madrid have converted home advantage into wins, Rayo Vallecano have been resilient in their own stadium, turning matches into tight contests.

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head breakdown across these fixtures underlines Real Madrid’s edge in results and scoring, with Rayo Vallecano competitive but still searching for a win in this sample.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Real Madrid 9 - 6 Rayo Vallecano
  • Average Goals per Match: Real Madrid 1.80 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 Regular Season - 22
  • 9 November 2025: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 12
  • 9 March 2025: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (Half-time: 2-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 27
  • 14 December 2024: Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid (Half-time: 2-2) – La Liga Regular Season - 17
  • 18 February 2024: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 25

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

For Real Madrid, the available numbers reflect their 2026 La Liga season to date. They have played 4 league matches, winning 3 and losing 1, with no draws. Offensively they have been prolific, scoring 10 goals (an average of 2.5 per match) and particularly strong at home with 8 goals in 2 games. Defensively, they have conceded only 3 goals overall, just 1 at home, indicating a solid structure at both ends of the pitch and momentum consistent with a top-three side.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date, 4 matches)

Last 5 Rayo Vallecano Matches Results and Stats

Rayo Vallecano’s form, also based on their 2026 La Liga season to date, shows a more mixed picture. In 4 league games they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats. They have scored 7 goals (1.8 per match), suggesting they can create chances, but their defensive record is a concern with 10 goals conceded, including 7 in just 2 away fixtures. At home, 4 goals scored and 3 conceded point to competitive performances; away from home, however, their two defeats and high goals-against tally underline the challenge they face travelling to Madrid.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date, 4 matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head sample, Real Madrid hold a clear advantage with 2 wins and 3 draws from 5 matches, outscoring Rayo Vallecano 9-6. At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid have been perfect in this period, winning both fixtures, while all three games at Rayo’s ground have ended level, underlining how competitive the tie can be in Vallecas. Combined with current league form in 2026 — Real Madrid 3 wins from 4 with a +7 goal difference, Rayo Vallecano on 4 points and conceding heavily away — the statistical trends lean strongly towards another positive result for Real Madrid, particularly given their attacking efficiency at home and Rayo’s defensive vulnerability on the road.

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

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