Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano 2022/23: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time

Real Madrid are back in LaLiga action on Wednesday where they’ll be facing Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabéu.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat away to Valencia on Sunday and avoid a third successive defeat in all competitions.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Vinícius who’s suspended after picking up a red card last time out. Vinicius’ suspension has since been rescinded and it’s now down to Ancelotti whether or not he feature’s against Rayo.
Mariano is injured and will also not be available.
As for Rayo, Mario Suarez is still serving his two-game suspension and therefore won’t be available for selection.
📋 Squad list for Wednesday’s match against Rayo Vallecano.
❌ Players NOT called up: Vinícius & Mariano. pic.twitter.com/QQLGnQQavq
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) May 23, 2023
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Courtois
Carvajal — Militão — Alaba — Mendy
Valverde — Kroos — Modrić
Asensio — Benzema — Rodrygo
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1):
Dimitrievski
Balliu — Lejeune — Catena — F. Garcia
Comesana — Valentin
Palazon — Trejo — A. Garcia
De Tomas
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Real Madrid: 3 Wins
Draws: 0
Rayo Vallecano: 2 Wins
Last meeting: Rayo Vallecano 3-2 Real Madrid.
Kick-off time
Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday (24 May) at 19:30 CET.