:focal(955x349:957x347)/origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2024/12/14/4072833-82594308-2560-1440.jpg?ssl=1 "Bellingham scores in six-goal thriller as Actual Madrid share spoils with Rayo Vallecano")
Actual Madrid missed the chance to go high of the desk as Isi Palazon denied Los Blancos a shocking comeback from 2-0 behind as Rayo Vallecano earned a 3-3 draw on the Estadio de Vallecas.
Unai Lopez gave the house facet a shock lead inside 4 minutes when Los Blancos had been caught out on the precise facet by Jorge de Frutos, whose sensible cross discovered an unmarked Lopez to go residence.
Inigo Perez’s facet doubled their lead within the thirty sixth minute when Palazon’s nook discovered Abdul Mumin on the backpost to nod previous Thibaut Courtois.
Actual Madrid got a route again into the sport due to a Federico Valverde effort from 30 yards out that flashed previous Augusto Batalla to seek out the underside nook three minutes later.
Jude Bellingham then levelled the fixture as he directed Rodrygo’s cross into the underside proper nook of aim simply earlier than the break.
Rodrygo should have thought he had accomplished the comeback when he unleashed a shot from the sting of the field to seek out the highest nook, however issues had been as soon as once more stage as Palazon managed to get a contact on Florian Lejeune’s ball to push it previous Courtois.
Each side had alternatives to seek out the winner within the closing levels as Courtois pulled off an outstanding save to disclaim Lejeune’s free-kick within the final little bit of motion.
Subsequent up, Actual Madrid journey to Qatar to play within the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup remaining in opposition to CONCACAF Champions Cup winners Pachuca on Wednesday, December 18, earlier than they host Sevilla on Sunday, December 22.
Rayo Vallecano have two away journeys to Villarreal (December 18) and Actual Betis (December 22) earlier than the Christmas break.
Speaking Level – Actual Madrid miss out on probability to go high AGAIN
Actual Madrid as soon as once more put themselves in touching distance of La Liga leaders Barcelona earlier than kick-off on Saturday night however did not capitalise, with Barca set to play on Sunday in opposition to Leganes.
Carlo Ancelotti’s facet had been as soon as once more not at their finest as they confronted a Rayo Vallecano group with one win in 4 video games as Inigo Perez’s facet took the lead inside 4 minutes.
Actual Madrid lastly awakened earlier than half-time to stage the fixture earlier than taking the lead, however had been unable to dominant in opposition to their native rivals and gave Rayo possibilities.
They transfer to only one level behind Barcelona however have left the door open to Atletico Madrid, who’re additionally in motion tomorrow.
Participant of the Match – Rodrygo (Actual Madrid)
The Brazilian added a aim and help to his tally as he made one thing out of nothing twice to assist Actual Madrid get again into the sport and finally lead, earlier than they had been pegged again once more.
Participant Rankings
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla 7, Ratiu 6, Mumin 7, Lejeune 7, Chavarria 6, de Frutos 7, Lopez 7, Ciss 6, Embarba 6, Nteka 6, Palazon 7 Subs: Alvaro 6, Valentin 6, Camello 6, Diaz 7, Balliu 6
Actual Madrid: Courtois 7, Vazquez 6, Tchouameni 6, Rudiger 6, Garcia 6, Valverde 7, Modric 6, Guler 7, Bellingham 7, Rodrygo 8, Brahim 6 Subs: Vinicius Jr 5, Camavinga 6, Ceballos 5, Endrick 5
Match Highlights
4′ GOAL! RAYO VALLECANO 1-0 REAL MADRID (Lopez) Actual Madrid are caught out on the precise facet by Jorge de Frutos, who places an excellent cross into the field and Unai Lopez finds himself unmarked on the again put up. He is in a position to head throughout aim and put his facet forward.
36′ GOAL! RAYO VALLECANO 2-0 REAL MADRID (MUMIN) Simply as Actual Madrid had been discovering their means into the sport, Rayo Vallecano win a nook and it is an awesome set piece and Abdul Mumin is on the again put up. He heads throughout aim and Rayo Vallecano are 2-0 forward.
39′ GOAL! RAYO VALLECANO 2-1 REAL MADRID (VALVERDE) Out of nowhere, that could be a magnificence from 30 yards out from Federico Valverde! It seems prefer it may need bought a deflection to go goalwards however Actual Madrid is not going to care – it is precisely what they wanted.
45′ GOAL! RAYO VALLECANO 2-2 REAL MADRID (BELLINGHAM) How is it 2-2? Actual Madrid are stage and it is a sensible cross from Rodrygo, which finds Jude Bellingham who directs his header into the underside proper nook.
56′ GOAL! RAYO VALLECANO 2-3 REAL MADRID (RODRYGO) It is a magnificence. Actual Madrid play it across the outdoors of the field earlier than it finds Rodrygo, who strikes left earlier than launching his shot from the sting of the field and it is a great aim because it loops over and finds the highest left nook. Comeback full.
64′ GOAL! RAYO VALLECANO 3-3 REAL MADRID (PALAZON 64′) That wasn’t the plan or perhaps it was. Rayo maintain issues alive and Palazon is ready to get the littlest of touches on Lejeune’s move to place the ball previous Courtois.
84′ GOOD SAVE BY BATALLA! It is sensible from Rayo’s goalkeeper to disclaim Vini as he cuts inside and Batalla is ready to get fingertips on his rising shot.
90+8′ MASSIVE SAVE BY COURTOIS Rayo Vallecano earn a free-kick in an awesome place and it is Florian Lejeune’s probability to check Courtois. He launches it over the ball and Courtois is ready to beat away the shot, earlier than the ball goes out.