Real Madrid Vs Rayo Vallecano Player Ratings

Some nights at the Bernabéu feel like a coronation. This one felt more like a loud family dinner where the underdogs kept stealing food off the table.

Rayo Vallecano arrived with that fearless Vallecas energy, and for long stretches they made the champions look like the ones chasing the game. So who actually turned up, and who just turned up?

Player ratings are never just numbers, though. They're a snapshot of who showed up when it mattered and who quietly hid behind the furniture.

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper and defence

Thibaut Courtois — 7/10. There was one save that looked routine in real time and ridiculous on replay. Otherwise he was a spectator with excellent seats.

Lucas Vázquez — 6/10. Got forward like a man who genuinely believes he's a winger, which is charming until Rayo broke into that space. Twice.

Éder Militão — 7/10. Won his duels, stayed calm, and occasionally looked like he was solving a puzzle nobody else could see. Solid without being spectacular.

Antonio Rüdiger — 7.5/10. Basically a one-man argument with the entire Rayo front line. You'd want him on your side of any bar fight.

Fran García — 6.5/10. Terrific going forward, a little lost when Rayo turned the lights on and ran at him. He's a sports car with a slightly loose steering wheel.

Midfield and attack

Federico Valverde — 8/10. Ran like the pitch was on fire and only he knew about it. When the game got messy, he was the one who tidied it up.

Aurélien Tchouaméni — 6.5/10. Tidy on the ball, a step slow off it. Rayo's quick combinations asked him questions he didn't always answer.

Jude Bellingham — 7.5/10. Drifted around like he owned the place, and honestly, he kind of does. Not his flashiest night, but he was always in the right spot.

Real Madrid player ratings from 2-1 win vs Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga

Rodrygo — 6/10. Flickered. Lovely touches, not enough end product, and the same old riddle.

Kylian Mbappé — 8/10. Scored, and made the whole thing look about as difficult as opening a door. The scary part is he still seems to be warming up.

Vinícius Júnior — 7.5/10. Tormented his marker, drew fouls, and generally turned the game into a bit of a carnival. Which is exactly the point.

Rayo Vallecano

The brave visitors

Augusto Batalla — 7/10. Made a few sharp stops and kept the scoreline from becoming a comedy. Not much he could do about the goals.

Balliu — 6/10. Ran himself into the ground trying to contain Vinícius. That isn't a job; it's a punishment.

Florian Lejeune — 6.5/10. Calm, clever, and one of the few visitors who looked genuinely comfortable with the ball at his feet.

Abdul Mumin — 6/10. Strong in the air, less so when dragged out wide. Mbappé will do that to a defender.

Espino — 6/10. Honest, hardworking, and frequently left stranded by the pace around him. Not a night for highlights.

Real Madrid player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano

Pathe Ciss — 7.5/10. An absolute pest, in the best possible way. Broke up play, carried the ball forward, refused to be intimidated.

Óscar Valentín — 7/10. The engine room's actual engine. Never flashy, never out of position.

Isi Palazón — 7.5/10. Rayo's joy department. Every time he got the ball, something interesting suddenly seemed possible.

Álvaro García — 7.5/10. Pure velocity and zero fear. He ran at Madrid like they owed him money.

Sergio Camello — 6.5/10. Led the line honestly, held the ball up well, and got almost no help. Lonely work.

So what's the takeaway?

Madrid got the result, because that's what Madrid do. Rayo left with something too — proof they can go toe-to-toe with the biggest name in Spanish football and not flinch.

That's the charm of this fixture. It isn't just a local derby; it's a global brand against a neighborhood that refuses to be impressed by one.

And the ratings? They're just numbers. The vibes, as always, tell the better story.