Los Blancos made life difficult for themselves in a tight 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, with an early Karim Benzema goal the only difference between the two sides.
We’ll keep you up to date with the latest reaction together with all the build-up to their Club World Cup defence in the UAE.
13:45 – Your Real Madrid squad for the Club World Cup …
📝 Our 25-man squad list for the Club World Cup! #RMCWC pic.twitter.com/I4ZL2PEyVB
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 16, 2018
12:45 – Santiago Solari’s a relieved man
The manner of victory was not the ideal way for Real to mark their departure from Spain – but Santiago Solari was just happy with the win.
Read what the boss had to say after that slender victory over Rayo Vallecano.
11:00 – Lucas Vazquez puts his hand up
Not many covered themselves in glory on Saturday night but Lucas Vazquez is pushing for more attention from Santiago Solari.
Read up on his performance against Rayo.
10:00 – Vinicius hot, Asensio cold in victory over Rayo Vallecano
Didn’t catch the game? Or fancy some astute analysis of a rather uninspiring Real Madrid display?
Read up on Alex Rea’s talking points here, featuring Vinicius and Asensio.
