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Real Madrid defeats Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga match

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Real Madrid defeats Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga match

Summary

Real Madrid secured a victory over Rayo Vallecano following a previous league setback. Manager José Mourinho characterized the result as fundamental, noting the physical toll the squad faced following recent European competition. Mourinho highlighted the attacking intent of his side but pointed to a recurring issue with precision in the final third. The team remains aggressive, focusing on ball recovery and rapid transitions, according to the manager. Jude Bellingham, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konaté were specifically recognized for their contributions during the match. Federico Valverde was substituted during the contest as a precautionary measure due to discomfort in his Achilles tendon as the club monitors player workload.

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•Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano in a LaLiga fixture.
•José Mourinho cited a lack of precision despite the team's high-tempo attacking style.
•Federico Valverde left the match early due to Achilles tendon discomfort.
•Jude Bellingham, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konaté received praise for their physical efforts.

Latest Updates

10:00 PMYahoo Sports — José Mourinho: “There’s nothing but quality on the Real Madrid bench”
10:00 PMManaging Madrid — José Mourinho: “There’s nothing but quality on the Real Madrid bench” - Managing Madrid
9:54 PMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Mourinho after beating Rayo: we're an all-action team

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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho analyzed his team’s emphatic victory over Rayo Vallecano. The Portuguese manager described the win as “fundamental” after the previous league setback and the phy...
— Yahoo Sports