La Liga draw against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, December 14. Los Blancos dropped points yet again during the away game and squandered the chance to overtake Barcelona in the league table. Unai Lopez (4'),

Real's next assignment is on Wednesday, in the Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar against Mexican side Pachuca with Mbappe set to be on the plane to Doha. Barcelona will have a chance of extending their lead at the top when they host Leganes on Sunday.

Real Madrid paid for defensive mistakes as they were held to a 3-3 draw at lowly local rivals Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, missing the chance to move above leaders Barcelona in LaLiga.

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid was held at Rayo Vallecano to 3-3 in a thrilling derby on Saturday, missing a chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Rayo set a fast pace and stunned the powerhouse with two headed goals from Unai López and Abdul Mumin headers to lead 2-0 by the 36th minute.

Real Madrid left Vallecas feeling aggrieved after a frustrating 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano.The disappointing result set Real Madrid back in the race for the league title, although the contest

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