First of all, prepare yourself. José Luis Calderón and Carolina Márquez are here to keep you informed with the preview of this match: ‘The Final Stretch of Operation White Christmas.’
Hello everyone! What a beautiful Saturday evening we have ahead of us! There’s football in the neighborhood, there’s football in Vallecas, and it’s a clash between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid that has it all. The Whites aim to end Operation White Christmas in style by beating a team they failed to surpass in two meetings last season, while securing the top spot for the night— Who would have thought that not long ago?
In Vallecas, Kylian Mbappé will not be present, being injured and preserved in case he is needed on Wednesday in Qatar, where Madrid will fight for the Intercontinental Cup, their second title of the season. Good news for Ancelotti is the inclusion of Camavinga in the squad, who recovered earlier than expected and could start on the bench. Without Kylian, it’s Rodrygo’s time, and we could also see Arda Güler replace Brahim in the team lineup. Another question remains whether Carletto will continue to use Tchouaméni as a central defender, leaving Raúl Asencio on the bench.
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Watch out at the Estadio de Vallecas, because surprises are always waiting for you here. Pirate life hasn’t been kind to Real Madrid, who haven’t won here since 2022—a long time for the reigning LaLiga and Champions League champions. Rayo knows how to hurt, and being in the middle of the table, they are looking for a turning point by beating the Whites from 9:00 p.m. Although Madrid will be without Mbappé, Carvajal, Alaba, Militao and Mendy, Rayo will also be without Pelayo and RdT, who is still part of Vallecano’s squad.
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Let’s go! There is nothing better than in the neighborhood, where everything is felt and experienced differently. As mentioned: the match starts at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Movistar LaLiga. Let’s go! The doors are open and here is your reserved seat, as always!
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