Real Madrid edged out Rayo Vallecano 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, 1 February 2026, in a La Liga Matchday 22 fixture that kicked off at 13:00 UTC. The match, refereed by Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos, saw the home side take a 1–0 lead into the break, though goal-by-goal details from the second half are not recorded in the available data. The result gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side a vital three points in the title race.

For Real Madrid, the victory was crucial as they chased league leaders...