Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu, Cosmin Nistor – Published on Sunday, 09 November 2025, 19:21 / Updated on Sunday, 09 November 2025 19:22
Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid ended in a 0-0 draw in the 12th round of La Liga. The game at the Estadio de Vallecas was a balanced one, in which the defense of the hosts heroically resisted the leader from Spain.
The Romanian Andrei Rațiu, starting at right back, had an excellent performance, managing to constantly block Vinicius Jr., the offensive star of Madrid. The fastest player in the top 5 leagues was cautioned with a yellow card in the 15th minute, but managed the rest of the match perfectly.
Ratiu blocked Real Madrid
Recently summoned to the Romanian national team for the matches against Bosnia and San Marino, Rațiu measured his strength against some of the most valuable footballers in the world.
In addition to the solid defensive performance, the Romanian defender also contributed offensively, going up into the opposing half and providing some dangerous crosses.
After this game, Real Madrid remains in first place in the standings with 31 points, while Rayo Vallecano occupies the 12th position with 15 points.
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Rayo Vallecano – Real Madrid, starting teams:
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla – Rațiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria – Lopez, Ciss – Palazon, Diaz, Garcia – De Frutos
reserves: Alemao, Balliu, Becerra, Camello, Cardenas, Gumbau, Molina, Pacha, Perez, Trejo, Valentin, Vertouwd
Coach: Inigo Perez
real madrid: Courtois – Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras – Guler, Camavinga – Diaz, Bellingham, Vinicius – Mbappe
reserves: Alaba, Alexander-Arnold, Ceballos, Militao, Endrick, F. Garcia, G. Garcia, Lunin, F. Mendy, Mestre, Rodrygo
Coach: Xabi Alonso
