Rayo Vallecano held Real Madrid to a tense 0-0 La Liga draw, denying them a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. The result opens the door for Barcelona to close the gap.
Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Madrid could not break through Rayo’s solid defense. Goalkeeper Augusto Batalla made key saves to secure the draw, while Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham struggled to find space or create decisive moments.
Rayo started brightly, showing real intent through Alvaro Garcia and Jorge de Frutos, who both came close to scoring early. Madrid’s best opportunity came late when Arda Guler’s deflected shot narrowly missed the target.
The draw marks only the second time this season that Real Madrid have dropped league points, following their recent Champions League defeat to Liverpool.
After the match, Coach Xabi Alonso emphasized the need for continued improvement and constructive self-assessment, saying his players must stay focused and adapt.
