Real Madrid face the second match of the week at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. After winning last Tuesday against Atlético in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 (2-1), Ancelotti's team welcome Rayo for LaLiga matchday 27 this afternoon (4:15 pm CET).

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga showdown on Sunday, March 9. In their previous match, Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Real Betis. Carlo Ancelotti's side are currently third in La Liga.

Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano and Carlo Ancelotti seems ready to make some rotations, with players like Courtois and Rudiger getting some rest ahead of the crucial return leg against Atlético de Madrid.