Stagnant Real Madrid Bailed Out By Mbappe Again

The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger

Sports, Soccer, Football

4.4 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Real Madrid kept up their pursuit of league leaders Barcelona but only just, needing a 100th minute penalty from Kylian Mbappe to spare their blushes at home to Rayo Vallecano, in a match which saw Vinicius Jr booed despite scoring a worldie and Jude Bellingham leaving the pitch in tears clutching his hamstring. Gary and Alex look at why the atmosphere continues to be so fractious at the Bernabeu. Barcelona kept themselves ahead of the rest with a 3-1 away at Elche in a game in which they spurned plenty of chances to make the scoreline even greater, goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford were enough for the three points. With the league being so tight and the knock-out stages of the Champions League upon us who do Gary and Alex think has the squad capable of winning it all this season? There’s also been more grumbling at Atletico Madrid as they struggled to a 0-0 draw at Levante, leaving Diego Simeone calling for reinforcements in the transfer window, but after fifteen years in charge have the fans decided it’s time for a change? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:13.8	Vinnie Jr. was being jeered before he went and scored that goalassau.
1:18.5	Oh, that's brilliant from Finishes, Jr.
1:21.0	Jude Bellingham picks up that injury.
1:22.5	Yes.
1:23.5	He was visibly distraught in tears coming off and he was booed, which is just awful, isn't it?
1:28.3	I think there are deep rooted issues.
1:31.3	I can't quite work out how it looks like the keeper's going to get it and suddenly he's out and he's got it round him.
1:37.3	Lameen Magic. How would you compare Bassers' squad with Rail Madrid's right now at this moment.
1:54.8	Hello and welcome to the rest is football La Liga episode with Alex Aljo and me,
1:55.7	Gary Linneka.
2:03.9	Well, it's as you were really at the top of La Liga with both Barcelona and Real Madrid, getting three points apiece, a little bit trickier for Real Madrid.
2:06.6	But they managed it in the end.
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