It won't be an easy one for the visitors but Real Madrid are expected to win the away game against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Rayo Vallecano 0.

Hansi Flick said he is blocking out the noise from pundits and ex-players after a Robert Lewandowski hat trick helped Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 to move within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.

In Tuesday's victory over Xabi Alonso's side, manager Arne Slot found a novel way to counter disruptive tactics

The Bavarians want to retain the Frenchman, but his demands on a signing bonus and a release clause seem to have caused talks to hit a temporary stalemate. With Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, and maybe even Arsenal sniffing around, things could get tense.

Real Madrid are prepared to splash £215 million ($282.5 million) on two players in 2026. Arsenal’s Declan Rice is expected to set Madrid back £130 million while Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola is being eyed up for £85 million. (Source: EPL Index)

Trent Alexander-Arnold started Real Madrid's most recent game from the bench - despite returning to full fitness - as the former Liverpool defender continues to struggle in Spain

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has provided an update on the wellbeing of midfield standout Federico Valverde.This comes after the Uruguayan was forced into a premature departure from the