In an eventful match, LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, shaking up the title race with surprise contenders Girona.
Real Madrid forward Joselu opened the scoring with a close range strike from a counter attack in the third minute. However, Rayo Vallecano’s Raul de Tomas levelled the playing field with a penalty in the 27th minute after VAR spotted an Eduardo Camavinga handball.
The game took a dramatic turn as Real Madrid was reduced to 10 men in added time when 75th minute substitute Dani Carvajal was given two yellow cards in two minutes.
The draw saw Real Madrid move to 62 points, maintaining a six-point lead ahead of second-placed Girona, who have a game in hand against Athletic Bilbao on Monday. Barcelona are trailing behind in third place with 54 points.
The result of this match could help spice up the title race in LaLiga, with Girona emerging as surprise contenders for the top spot. Real Madrid’s frustration was evident in their performance, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Real Madrid will need to regroup and refocus in order to maintain their lead and secure the LaLiga title. The turn of events in the match against Rayo Vallecano has added a new level of excitement and unpredictability to the title race, making it an interesting season for football fans.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Ken Ferris)
