I warned Carlo Ancelotti about that particular player, he refused to bench him and He drew the game Vs Rayo Vallecano that could have see him top the league… Ancelotti is making the same mistake now, I’m warning him also”: Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane names ONE player who doesn’t deserve to start for Real Madrid, warned Ancelotti about the unforgivable mistake

Real Madrid’s hopes of securing an important victory in Vallecas were dashed by a controversial decision from referee Martínez Munuera, who overlooked a clear penalty for Vinicius Jr. in the 75th minute. Although the team had fought back from behind to take the lead, they were later held to a draw by Rayo Vallecano’s last-minute equalizer.

The match began poorly for Real Madrid, with Unai López scoring for Rayo Vallecano in the fourth minute. However, the team quickly bounced back, with Rodrygo coming close to equalizing in the 13th minute following a cross, and Arda Güler missing a chance in the 33rd minute by inches.

Rayo Vallecano extended their advantage in the 36th minute with a header from Mumin off a corner taken by Isi. Real Madrid responded brilliantly, scoring two goals in three minutes. Federico Valverde fired in a sensational long-range shot in the 39th minute, and Jude Bellingham leveled the score with a stunning header just before halftime.

In the second half, Real Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo’s strike in the 56th minute. However, Rayo Vallecano equalized eight minutes later, with Isi finding the net from Lejeune’s cross.

The most debated moment of the match occurred in the 75th minute, when Vinicius Jr. was fouled inside the box by Mumin, yet referee Martínez Munuera did not award a penalty, and VAR referee González Fuertes did not intervene.

Real Madrid continued to search for a winner but were thwarted. Vinicius Jr.’s left-footed shot in the 84th minute was saved by the goalkeeper, and Antonio Rüdiger narrowly missed in injury time.

Despite the draw, Real Madrid can take pride in their determined performance, having come from behind to lead. The team now shifts focus to the upcoming Intercontinental Cup final.