Mbappe’s late penalty gives edgy Real Madrid 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 1, 2026 at 04:37 PM

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Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga derby match on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabeu. The win, sealed by a late Kylian Mbappe penalty in the 100th minute, moves Real Madrid within one point of league leaders Barcelona. Vinicius Junior scored the opening goal for Madrid, but Rayo Vallecano equalized in the second half through Jorge de Frutos. The match saw two Rayo Vallecano players, Pathe Ciss and Pep Chavarria, receive red cards. Jude Bellingham was forced to leave the match early due to a hamstring injury.

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Elche 30% Benfica ×240% Alvaro Arbeloa 40% Jude Bellingham ×260% La Liga 60% Vinicius Junior ×370% Barcelona ×370% Rayo Vallecano ×380% Kylian Mbappe ×390% Real Madrid ×5100%

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