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Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano in 2-1 La Liga win after late red card

1 February 2026

Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano in 2-1 La Liga win after late red card
Real Madrid celebrate a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano after a late red card

Match recap

Real Madrid edged past visiting Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday night in La Liga, securing a crucial win in round 22.

The home side looked to hold onto their lead until a late turning point arrived when Batí Sis of Rayo received a red card in the 81st minute after a robust challenge on Dani Ceballos of Real Madrid.

ShirinGito’s account on X also circulated a post with the caption describing the heavy tackle that earned the red card for Batí Sis.

Madrid extended their lead in the closing stages and earned three valuable points, lifting their tally to 54 in the standings.

Standings and aftermath

With the victory, Real Madrid remain in second place, just one point behind league leaders Barcelona.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the match?

Real Madrid won 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano.

Who was sent off and why?

Batí Sis received a red card in the 81st minute for a strong tackle on Dani Ceballos.

How does this win affect Madrid’s position in La Liga?

Real Madrid moved to 54 points, remaining second and one point behind Barcelona.

What did ShirinGito highlight about the incident?

ShirinGito posted on X about the rough tackle that led to Batí Sis’s red card.