In a tense and controversial match from this week's Spanish La Liga, Real Madrid managed to win 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium; a match that was accompanied by strong protests from fans, an injury to Jude Bellingham, and the team's salvation by a penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 98th minute.
Publish dateMonday 2 February 2026 - 10:54
Story Code : 345237
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): On a night when the Santiago Bernabeu looked more like a scene of protest and despair than a safe house, Real Madrid, relying on its lone stars and a decisive penalty in the final minutes, escaped another collapse and kept three crucial points at home.
Although this victory gave Galacticos three points, it once again exposed the team's structural weakness; A team whose project under Arbeloa seems to be running on a single engine, and Madrid fans are more concerned about the future of the team than the occasional setback.
The game began in a heated atmosphere. Arbeloa, with a controversial decision, fielded the same line-up that had failed in Lisbon, replacing only Camavinga with Carreras, a defender who had performed remarkably well so far this season. Whether this decision was an attempt to restore the players' confidence or a kind of tactical punishment, the Bernabeu responded with boos from the start. Even Vinicius Junior was not immune to the criticism of the fans.
In the ninth minute of the game, Madrid suffered a major shock; Jude Bellingham tore a muscle during the start and left the field. The injury completed a nightmare season for the English star, a season in which his magic seemed to be locked.
Despite the cold atmosphere of the stadium, Vinicius turned the tables in the 15th minute with his individual genius and scored the first goal of the game with a spectacular cross and shot. After the goal, he tried to establish a new relationship with the fans by kissing the club badge and opening his arms to the stands, a gesture that showed his mental maturity in managing pressure.
The second half, however, was a return to crisis. Rayo Vallecano, led by Inigo Pérez, displayed a more daring game and scored an equalizer through Deb Frutos. In this scene, Schwamen, who had been moved to the heart of the defense after Asensio's substitution, made a terrible mistake. Protests at the Bernabeu once again escalated, and this time the most pressure was on Mastantuno, who was substituted after a lackluster performance; a sign that time is quickly running out for the Argentine phenomenon in Madrid.
Rayo Vallecano were reduced to 10 men when Pate Cisse was sent off for a foul on Ceballos and then Chavarria, but even that numerical advantage did not solve Madrid's main problem. Arbeloa's team failed to create chances and Mbappe, who had been completely out of sight until then, hit the post with a 100% chance.
Finally, in the 98th minute, a clumsy error by Mendy in the penalty area earned Madrid a penalty. Kylian Mbappe coolly converted the shot to save Real Madrid from a certain crisis.
In the end, Real Madrid won, but the victory only preserved the appearance of the table. Arbeloa's team still lacked a coherent system, was plagued by injuries and was struggling with an impatient fan base; a team that has survived not on collective strength but on individual sparks.
Although this victory gave Galacticos three points, it once again exposed the team's structural weakness; A team whose project under Arbeloa seems to be running on a single engine, and Madrid fans are more concerned about the future of the team than the occasional setback.
The game began in a heated atmosphere. Arbeloa, with a controversial decision, fielded the same line-up that had failed in Lisbon, replacing only Camavinga with Carreras, a defender who had performed remarkably well so far this season. Whether this decision was an attempt to restore the players' confidence or a kind of tactical punishment, the Bernabeu responded with boos from the start. Even Vinicius Junior was not immune to the criticism of the fans.
In the ninth minute of the game, Madrid suffered a major shock; Jude Bellingham tore a muscle during the start and left the field. The injury completed a nightmare season for the English star, a season in which his magic seemed to be locked.
Despite the cold atmosphere of the stadium, Vinicius turned the tables in the 15th minute with his individual genius and scored the first goal of the game with a spectacular cross and shot. After the goal, he tried to establish a new relationship with the fans by kissing the club badge and opening his arms to the stands, a gesture that showed his mental maturity in managing pressure.
The second half, however, was a return to crisis. Rayo Vallecano, led by Inigo Pérez, displayed a more daring game and scored an equalizer through Deb Frutos. In this scene, Schwamen, who had been moved to the heart of the defense after Asensio's substitution, made a terrible mistake. Protests at the Bernabeu once again escalated, and this time the most pressure was on Mastantuno, who was substituted after a lackluster performance; a sign that time is quickly running out for the Argentine phenomenon in Madrid.
Rayo Vallecano were reduced to 10 men when Pate Cisse was sent off for a foul on Ceballos and then Chavarria, but even that numerical advantage did not solve Madrid's main problem. Arbeloa's team failed to create chances and Mbappe, who had been completely out of sight until then, hit the post with a 100% chance.
Finally, in the 98th minute, a clumsy error by Mendy in the penalty area earned Madrid a penalty. Kylian Mbappe coolly converted the shot to save Real Madrid from a certain crisis.
In the end, Real Madrid won, but the victory only preserved the appearance of the table. Arbeloa's team still lacked a coherent system, was plagued by injuries and was struggling with an impatient fan base; a team that has survived not on collective strength but on individual sparks.
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