La Liga
15:00 (GMT) February 26, 2012
Estadio Teresa Rivero
TEAM NEWS
Vallecano remain without goalkeeper Dani Ginenez, but have an otherwise fully-fit squad available for selection.
Karim Benzema picked up a thigh injury during the Champions League draw away to CSKA Moscow and is expected to miss out at the weekend. Angel Di Maria, Lassana Diarra and Hamit Altintop complete Real's current casualty list.Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has urged his team-mates to show no let-up as they attempt to move a step closer to their first Primera Division title since 2008 with victory over neighbouring Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Madrid head into this weekend's matches with a 10-point lead over second-placed Barcelona at the top of the standings having won 18 of their final 19 matches in La Liga.
With Barca facing a tough trip to the capital this weekend to take on Atletico, Jose Mourinho's men could be in an even healthier position come Sunday night if they can defeat promoted Rayo, although Higuain is not expecting it to be easy.

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