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- Fenerbahçe fired more attempts (11 vs 8 shots).
- AS Roma held more of the ball (58% possession).
Fenerbahçe and AS Roma drew 1-1 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the League Stage - 1 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu in Istanbul. The full-time result capped a Fenerbahçe vs AS Roma meeting in UEFA Champions League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Fenerbahçe and AS Roma. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Champions LeagueRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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The 2026–27 LaLiga season returns to action with a duel between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, and here is all the information you need to watch this game live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano WHAT: La Liga WHEN: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT • Saturday, September 12, 2026 WHERE: Fubo STREAM: WATCH NOW Match Overview Real Madrid enters this Madrid derby with a sense of urgency after suffering their first league defeat of the season against Real Betis. Currently sitting third, Los Blancos cannot afford to lose more ground on early leaders Barcelona and will view this home fixture as a must-win to maintain their title challenge momentum. Fresh off a demanding Champions League victory over Inter Milan, the pressure is on to deliver a commanding performance at the Santiago Bernabéu. For Rayo Vallecano, the stakes are entirely different but just as high. Occupying 14th place, they finally secured their first win last week and desperately need to build on it to create a buffer from the relegation zone. A trip to face their city rivals is one of the toughest fixtures on the calendar, and snatching any points would be a massive boost for a club navigating internal turmoil and a difficult start to the campaign. Tactical Analysis & Match Context The two clubs enter this derby on contrasting trajectories. Real Madrid, under Jose Mourinho, have shown signs of returning to form after last season’s struggles, with the recent loss to Betis being a notable blip in an otherwise strong start. Their attack has created numerous chances, even if the finishing has been slightly off. In contrast, Rayo Vallecano has been hampered by off-field issues and a winless start to the season until their recent victory, suggesting a fragile confidence. The tactical battle will likely be a classic clash of possession versus defense. Expect Rayo Vallecano to set up in a compact, deep-lying block, aiming to frustrate Real Madrid’s central progression and deny space to creative players like Jude Bellingham. This will force Real to utilize the full width of the pitch, relying on the individual brilliance of wingers like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior to break down a stubborn defensive line through one-on-one situations. Motivation for both sides is crystal clear. Real Madrid is driven by the necessity of keeping pace in the La Liga title race, where every point is critical, especially at home. For Rayo, survival and stability are the primary goals. A positive result against a giant like Real Madrid would provide a significant psychological lift and valuable points in their fight to stay clear of the bottom three. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends Historically, this fixture has been overwhelmingly dominated by Real Madrid. Across 48 top-flight meetings, Los Blancos have secured 34 victories, while Rayo Vallecano has managed just seven wins, with seven matches ending in a draw. This long-standing dominance is particularly pronounced at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Rayo has won only once, back in 1996. However, recent encounters have been more competitive. While Real Madrid is unbeaten in the last seven meetings, four of those have been draws, indicating Rayo’s ability to frustrate their more powerful neighbors. Last season, Rayo held Real to a 0-0 draw at home before losing a tight 2-1 contest at the Bernabéu, where a late Kylian Mbappé penalty was required to secure the three points for the hosts. From a statistical perspective, goals are often a feature. The last five matchups have produced an average of 2.8 goals per game. Notably, four of the last five clashes at the Santiago Bernabéu have seen Real Madrid win with both teams finding the net. This trend suggests that while Real typically controls the outcome, Rayo often manages to breach their defense. Squad News & Projected Lineups Both managers face selection head
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