Real Madrid - Rayo Vallecano (Lineups)

Real Madrid hosts Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby for La Liga's fifth round. The "Whites" are aiming for a crucial victory to make up for the points dropped against Betis a week ago, which marked their first defeat of the season.

Real Madrid began with three consecutive wins before their loss in Seville. Rayo, meanwhile, sits in the lower half of the table with 4 points and has conceded three goals in their first four matches.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has made four changes to the squad compared to their Champions League clash against Inter. Jan Diomande makes his first start for the royal club, Bernardo Silva will partner Federico Valverde in midfield, and Antonio Rüdiger and Álvaro Carreras return to the defense.

Kylian Mbappé will lead the attack for the "Whites," supported by Diomande, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior. Denzel Dumfries will play at right-back, while Rüdiger will partner Ibrahima Konaté in the center of defense.

For Rayo Vallecano, Sergio Camello starts up front, flanked by Álvaro García and Giorgi Tsitaishvili. Unai López and Gnangoro Bouaré will form the central midfield pairing, with Pedro Díaz taking on a more attacking role.

Emil Audero will be in goal for the visitors, and the defensive quartet will consist of Andrei Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathe Ciss, and Adrià Pedrosa.