Real Madrid missed the chance to move to the top of La Liga after being held to a 3-3 draw away at local rivals Rayo Vallecano.
In a pulsating first half, Unai Lopez gave the home side the lead in the fourth minute, heading in Jorge de Frutos' cross. Abdul Mumin then doubled Rayo's advantage with a header in the 36th minute.
Federico Valverde pulled a goal back for Real Madrid three minutes later. Jude Bellingham then netted for the sixth consecutive La Liga match and pulled Los Blancos level on the stroke of halftime.Rodrygo completed Real Madrid's turnaround in the 56th minute, but Isi Palazon equalized for Rayo Vallecano eight minutes later.
Vinicius Jr, who came on as a substitute for Brahim Diaz in the 63rd minute, was inches away from grabbing a late winner for Carlo Ancelotti's team, only to be denied by goalkeeper Augusto Batalla.The 3-3 draw leaves Real Madrid a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Hansi Flick's team could move four points clear of Los Blancos with a win against Leganes on Sunday.
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