Real Madrid lost further ground in the La Liga title race with a 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Los Blancos made the short trip through the capital to close the title gap on Barcelona despite their mixed recent record in Vallecas.
The visitors came from behind twice that evening, but when Rayo rallied in the second half, the hosts scored a wonderful point against the defending champions.
England star Jude Bellingham scored just before half-time – leveling the match at 2-2 – but the midfielder failed to seal a victory late on.
Bellingham has spoken out regularly this season to apologize to fans after poor performances and called for the team to bounce back ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in midweek.
His message on social media received widespread support from Real Madrid fans and former teammate Toni Kroos, who added 'what a player', referring to Bellingham's growing influence off the pitch in Madrid.
Mexican side Pachuca have been confirmed as Real Madrid's opponents in Qatar on December 18 after they defeated Al Ahly on penalties in the semi-final.
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