{
  "id": 6875985,
  "title": "Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/real-madrid-vs-rayo-vallecano-2026-la-liga-predicted-lineups",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T06:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-vs-rayo-vallecano-063703906.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano are set to face off in La Liga on December 9, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. The match is expected to be a manageable game for José Mourinho, who aims to make some rotations.\n\nThe predicted starting lineup for Real Madrid includes Courtois in goal, with a defensive trio of Dumfries, Konaté, and Huijsen. In midfield, the team is likely to feature Camavinga, Bernardo Silva, and Arda Güler, who have been suspended for their previous match against Inter. Up front, Vinicius will pair with Mbappé in attack.\n\nRayo Vallecano's lineup features Cárdenas as the goalkeeper, with Lejeune, Ciss, and Pedrosa forming the back four. Valentín, Bouaré, and Tsitaishvili are expected in midfield, while Camello will lead the attack.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in what should be a manageable game and a decent opportunity for José Mourinho to make some rotations, as he admitted during the pre-match press conference. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Camavinga, Bernardo Silva; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. Rayo Vallecano predicted XI: Cárdenas; Ratiu, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on December 9, 2026",
    "José Mourinho's predicted lineup for Real Madrid",
    "Vinicius and Mbappé in Real Madrid's attacking lineup"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This predicted lineup suggests Mourinho will prioritize defensive stability and midfield control, likely aiming to rotate players while maintaining a strong team performance against Rayo Vallecano.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}