Real Madrid earned a valuable three points with a win over Rayo Vallecano, with Carlo Ancelotti saying the performance was secondary.

Real Madrid were not at their best against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, but they still did enough to take the three points with a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. It is a result that means the

Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid's performance in their 2-1 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, pointing to the struggles of a number of teams balancing Champions League football with domestic duties.

Real Madrid are expected to win quite easily the game against Rayo as they need to get back to winning in the league between the two Champions League games. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 0.

Real Madrid's 2–1 victory over Rayo Vallecano puts the defending Spanish champions back atop the La Liga standings with Barcelona. Vinícius Júnior created his own brilliant goal just four minutes later.

Vinicius Jr frustrated Rayo Vallecano defenders as he dribbled past them to find the near corner to the surprise of goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, viral videos shot by Real Madrid fans from the stands of