In a pulsating Madrid derby at the Estadio de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid traded blows in a thrilling 3-3 draw that showcased attacking brilliance and defensive lapses on both sides. Real Madrid missed the opportunity to leapfrog Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table, while Rayo maintained their solid home record against their illustrious neighbors.
Match Summary:
| Team | Score | Key Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 3 | Unai López (4′), Abdul Mumin (36′), Isi Palazón (61′) |
| Real Madrid | 3 | Federico Valverde (41′), Jude Bellingham (44′), Rodrygo (57′) |
Rayo shocked the visitors early when Jorge de Frutos delivered a pinpoint cross for Unai López, who headed in the opener within four minutes. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 36th minute when Abdul Mumin capitalized on Madrid’s poor marking from a corner.
Madrid roared back with two goals in three minutes before halftime. Federico Valverde smashed a long-range effort into the bottom corner, and Jude Bellingham showed his striker’s instincts by heading home Rodrygo’s cross. The comeback seemed complete when Rodrygo scored a spectacular solo goal in the 57th minute, only for Isi Palazón to level just four minutes later after Madrid failed to clear a set piece.
Despite relentless efforts from both sides, neither could find a decisive goal in the final half-hour. The result keeps Real Madrid second in the standings, trailing Barcelona, while Rayo remains 13th, extending their unbeaten home streak against Madrid to three matches.
