Real Madrid earned a valuable three points with a win over Rayo Vallecano, with Carlo Ancelotti saying the performance was secondary.
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.
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.
Prior to their UCL round of 16 second-leg match with Atletico Madrid, Jude Bellingham hobbled off in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti ready for the incoming challenge of Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
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