Real Madrid are aiming to enter the November international break on a high when they visit city rivals Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday.
Los Blancos suffered only their second defeat of the season on Tuesday night as they were beaten by Liverpool in the Champions League, but they have the opportunity to extend their advantage at the top of the La Liga table with victory against Rayo. With Barcelona not in action until later in the day, Madrid can move eight clear of their rivals with a win.
Xabi Alonso’s side have won ten of their 11 La Liga outings this term and will feel confident heading to Estadio de Vallecas despite their midweek slump. They thrashed Valencia last weekend as they netted four unanswered goals and will be searching for a similarly emphatic triumph against their fellow capital outfit.
Here is how Madrid could line up at Rayo.
