Real Madrid were held to a very frustrating 3-3 draw on Saturday as Rayo Vallecano managed to hold off late pressure and secure a valuable point – despite being 2-0 up at one point in the first half .
It is a damaging blow for Carlo Ancelotti's side as they have now given up their lead over Barcelona. Furthermore, there is also an effect on next weekend's last La Liga match before the winter break, as they will be without the services of Vinicius Junior.
Vinicius did not start for Vallecas, but did come on as a substitute in the second half. During his cameo, he was shown a yellow card for dissent, and according to the MD, that has resulted in him triggering an automatic one-match ban, which will be implemented next Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It is a big blow for Real Madrid to be without Vinicius, although it is a positive sign that Kylian Mbappe should be back from injury in time for the match against Sevilla.
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