Real Madrid are likely in for another hostile welcome at the Bernabéu when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, looking to make it six league wins in a row.
The 15-time European champions were flying high after three consecutive victories under new boss Álvaro Arbeloa before they were harshly brought back down to earth by Benfica, who handed Los Blancos a 4–2 defeat in the Champions League. The loss saw Real Madrid fall out of the top eight and into the knockout phase playoffs, where they will face José Mourinho’s side again.
