Real Madrid strives to bounce back from last weekend's defeat at Real Betis when they organize Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon. The defending champion can be six points away from the La Liga -top by the time they start, so it is necessary that they return to winning ways in the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, they come across a Rayo side that is difficult to beat and against whom they pulled 0-0 in the Bernabeu and also pulled 3-3 against earlier in the season in Vallecas. At the competition, Carlo Ancelotti expects to be difficult, as he said during his press conference before the game (via Diario AS).
“Rayo is doing very well. They are well organized, intense and they will demand the mourning of us. We have to continue in the fight. Score points are vital. It's going well. We have had time to recover well since Tuesday, hopefully a good game will come out. “
Ancelotti also confirmed that Federico Valverde is available for Rayo, despite concerns about his physical condition. He also responded to speculation that the Uruguayan midfielder could be used on a permanent basis in the future.
“It is fine, available. He only arrived against Athleti, but he has improved and is in good condition. He can play. I know where he plays the least, as the right wing player. He likes to be a pivot point or interior and also as a full-back. In the future he will be one of the best, or he is already, he is the best midfielder in the world, the best full-back … but his future will be in central midfield.
“You run for players or make the difference. If you don't run or make a difference, it's wrong. There are players who do both. If you don't walk, you have to make a difference. Valverde can do both. '
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