Real Madrid 1-0 Rayo Vallecano LIVE: As it happened at the Bernabeu- La Liga 2018-19

Real Madrid 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
LaLiga 2018/19
Venue: Bernabeu

Real Madrid have moved to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona after a narrow victory against Rayo Vallecano.

In their final league match of 2018, Karim Benzema’s 13th minute strike sealed all three points at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real now set off the United Arab Emirates to compete in the Club World Cup, taking on Asian Champions League winners Kashima Antlers in their semi-final match on Wednesday.

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Prediction

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Match odds

• Real Madrid to win 2-0: 7/1

• Rayo to win: 17/1

• Draw: 8/1

First goalscorer odds

• Karim Benzema: 13/5

• Gareth Bale: 13/5

• Mariano: 4/1

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Team news

Gareth Bale trained indoors on Thursday after suffering an ankle problem against CSKA. He was joined by Isco, Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema, while Nachoi trained alone outside.

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