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Real Madrid are back in La Liga action on Sunday as they welcome neighbours Rayo Vallecano to the Santiago Bernabeu.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLos Blancos were beaten 4-2 by Benfica in the Champions League this week, a result that saw them drop out of contention for a top-eight finish and instead enter the knockout-phase playoffs, where they will face the same opponents.
Madrid are a point behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga heading into this weekend, and they will be eager to put the chaos of Lisbon behind them and sustain their challenge for the title.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecanolive stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
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What time does Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecanokick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m. local time.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date
Kickoff time
Eastern Time
Sun, Feb. 1
8:00 a.m.
Central Time
Sun, Feb. 1
7:00 a.m.
Mountain Time
Sun, Feb. 1
6:00 a.m.
Pacific Time
Sun, Feb. 1
5:00 a.m.
La Liga fixture schedule this week
Friday, January 30
Espanyol vs. Alaves (3 p.m. ET)
Saturday, January 31
Oviedo vs. Girona (8 a.m. ET)
Osasuna vs. Villarreal (10:15 a.m. ET)
Levante vs. Atletico Madrid (12:30 p.m. ET)
Elche vs. Barcelona (3 p.m. ET)
Sunday, February 1
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano (8 a.m. ET)
Real Betis vs. Valencia (10:15 a.m. ET)
Getafe vs. Celta Vigo (12:30 p.m. ET)
Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad (3 p.m. ET)
Monday, February 2
Mallorca vs. Sevilla (3 p.m. ET)