Real Madrid dropped crucial points in their 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas. Despite coming back from two goals down, Los Blancos were unable to secure the win, which would have seen them leapfrog Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table ¹. Goals from Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo were not enough to secure the three points for Real Madrid.
The draw was marred by controversy, with Real Madrid denied a penalty in the 75th minute when Vinicius Junior was brought down in the box by Abdul Mumin . The decision not to award the penalty has been widely criticized, with even Rayo Vallecano’s manager, Inigo Perez, admitting that a penalty could have been given ². The result leaves Real Madrid one point behind Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga table.
