Overview
- Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid finished 0-0 in LaLiga’s jornada 12 on November 9 at Estadio de Vallecas, leaving the league leaders to drop points before the international break.
- Íñigo Pérez’s team pressed high and defended in a compact block, with goalkeeper Augusto Batalla and a disciplined back line shutting out chances for Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.
- Real Madrid confirmed before the match that Aurélien Tchouaméni sustained a left semitendinosus muscle injury and is expected to miss about three weeks, forcing short‑term midfield adjustments.
- Xabi Alonso brought back Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back and altered roles for Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga, but Madrid could not break Rayo’s structure despite second‑half changes.
- The draw extends Madrid’s recent difficulties at Vallecas and provides mid‑table Rayo with a confidence-building point after their dramatic Conference League comeback this week.