In a tense encounter at Vallecas, Real Madrid’s worries about their form at this stadium were confirmed as they fell behind early. Before today, they had lost three out of the last four matches here. And just 4 minutes into the game, Rayo Vallecano took the lead. By the 36th minute, they had doubled their advantage to make it 2-0.
However, Real Madrid responded strongly. A brilliant 6-minute spell saw Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham score to bring the team back to level terms. Later, Rodrygo’s goal gave them a 3-2 lead. But despite their efforts, Real Madrid couldn’t hold on, and the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
This draw left Real Madrid with 37 points from 17 matches, placing them second in La Liga, just one point behind Barcelona, who lead with 38 points. In the 4th minute, Unai López gave Vallecano the early lead, and Abdul Mumini extended their advantage to 2-0 in the 36th minute. Despite being two goals down, Real Madrid didn’t give up. Even without Kylian Mbappé, injured, the attacking trio of Rodrygo, Arda Güler, and Jude Bellingham constantly tested Vallecano’s defense.
Real Madrid’s aggressive play paid off in the 39th minute when Valverde, with an assist from Güler, scored a long-range bullet to make it 2-1. Just before halftime, a brilliant header from Bellingham, off a cross from Rodrygo, equalized for the visitors.
The second half saw Real Madrid push forward once more, and they quickly took the lead with Rodrygo’s goal in the 56th minute, assisted again by Güler. But Vallecano responded quickly, equalizing in the 64th minute through Isi Palazon. In the end, the match ended with a 3-3 draw, leaving both teams with valuable points.
