Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano that lifted them to second in La Liga with 12 points from five games. The result represents their fourth league win of the 2025-2026 season and leaves Rayo Vallecano in 15th place on four points. Madrid’s attacking display underlined their recovery after an earlier defeat, while Rayo continue to search for consistency.
The match featured goals from Mbappé, Vinicius, Jude Bellingham and Álvaro Carreras, with the latter finishing a wonderful team move. Yan Diomande made his first start for Real Madrid following his August arrival from RB Leipzig. Sergio Camello replied for Rayo, keeping him level with Raphinha and Mbappé as joint La Liga top scorers.
Madrid arrived with form of WWLWW, having responded strongly to their only league loss so far. Rayo Vallecano entered on LWLDL after heavy defeats to Barcelona and others, showing defensive vulnerability despite occasional attacking threat.
The win extended Madrid’s positive run and reversed their recent setback, confirming their place among the early frontrunners. For Rayo the defeat prolonged a difficult start that has left them in the lower half of the table with work to do on both ends of the pitch.
Mbappé’s strike moved him level with the division’s leading marksmen, highlighting his continued influence. Rayo’s Camello remains a bright spot, having scored in four of five league outings, yet the side must tighten defensively to climb the standings.