Real Madrid drew 3-3 against Rayo Vallecano in their visit to Vallecas . The Merengues, who didn't start out overly active, found themselves down on goal from the start which set off all the alarms.
Thibaut Courtois had already conceded two goals in the 36th minute of the first half. However, Fede Valverde immediately countered the home team's euphoria with a shot that silenced the entire stadium. By the break, Jude Bellingham had already equalized with his sixth consecutive goal in La Liga.
In the second half, just a few minutes into the game, Rodrygo Goes scored a great goal that put Real Madrid ahead. However, Isi Palazón, in a play in which the Whites' defensive weakness could be seen, sealed the final 3-3 draw.
Real Madrid came back from a deficit, but were unable to secure victory in Vallecas. | Real Madrid Confidencial
The controversial play of the match
After Rayo Vallecano 's goal, Real Madrid continued to try to make it four in order to win the match. One of those who tried was Vini Jr., who came on in the second half and was close to scoring a great goal.
However, the most controversial moment of the match came in the second half when the game was already tied. Vini Jr. was fighting for the ball inside the area when Abdul Mumin hit the Brazilian's leg with his foot.
Vinícius Jr.'s protests were very evident. The Brazilian could not believe that Martínez Munuera had not indicated a penalty that had been very clear.
The words of Íñigo Pérez
Once the match was over, the Rayo Vallecano coach admitted to being "proud" of the game, although he also confirmed that it was indeed a penalty.
"I don't like to lie and I think it was Moomin who kicked him. I always try to be honest and when I saw it I said that he could blow the whistle but he couldn't. These are delicate plays and you have to be extremely careful with the VAR," the coach explained at the press conference.
The exact moment when Abdul Mumin's leg collides with Vini Jr.'s inside the area. | Real Madrid Confidencial
Even Íñigo Pérez himself admitted that his player hit Vini Jr. with his leg inside the area. An action that was not called by the referee and that took away Real Madrid's chance of becoming the new leader.
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