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Real Madrid failed to take the advantage in the LALIGA title race, with draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Real Madrid came from two goals behind to lead 3-2, but fell victim to an Isi Palazon equaliser that ensured spoils were shared.
Real Madrid came into the game with the opportunity to leapfrog Barcelona ahead of the Blaugrana's clash against Leganes, but instead lost the advantage of their game in hand.
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Key match details
Rayo Vallecano seized the initiative early one with a fourth-minute goal. Jorge de Frutos' mesmerising run down the flank culminated in a precise cross that Unai Lopez headed home with ease.
Real Madrid needed time, but soon got into the game. Rodrygo's shot from a tight angle forced Augusto Batalla into a crucial save. However, Real Madrid continued to struggle, and their woes deepened when Abdul Mumin was left unmarked to head home a corner and double Rayo's lead.
This setback served as a wake-up call for Carlo Ancelotti's team, as they scored two quick goals to level the scoreline before halftime. Federico Valverde's powerful long-range effort found the bottom corner, and Jude Bellingham continued his impressive scoring form, nodding home Rodrygo's cross.
Real Madrid started the second-half with a pep in their step, and soon got in front for the first time in the contest. Through Rodrygo's mazy run and shot from the edge of the box, Real Madrid went 3-2 up.
Rayo Vallecano refused to surrender, and they equalised just after the hour mark. Following a set piece, Florian Lejeune's cross was cleverly poked home by Isi Palazon.
With six goals scored in a thrilling 60-minute period, the stage was set for a frenetic conclusion. However, in an anticlimactic finish, neither side managed to find the decisive goal, and the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
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