Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano live stream, TV channel, start time for La Liga match

1 day agoLast Updated: 1 February، 2026

Real Madrid are back in La Liga action on Sunday as they welcome neighbours Rayo Vallecano to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 by Benfica in the Champions League this week, a result that saw them drop out of contention for a top-eight finish and instead enter the knockout-phase playoffs, where they will face the same opponents.

Madrid are a point behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga heading into this weekend, and they will be eager to put the chaos of Lisbon behind them and sustain their challenge for the title.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:

TV channel: ESPN Deportes
Live stream: Fubo, ESPN Select, ESPN App, ESPN+

Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal can be found streaming on the ESPN app, where every single La Liga match of the entire 2025/26 season can be accessed.

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What time does Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano kick off?

This La Liga clash takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern Time	Sun, Feb. 1	8:00 a.m.
Central Time	Sun, Feb. 1	7:00 a.m.
Mountain Time	Sun, Feb. 1	6:00 a.m.
Pacific Time	Sun, Feb. 1	5:00 a.m.