A Frustrating Draw for Los Blancos
In La Liga’s 12th round, Real Madrid clashed with Rayo Vallecano in a tense yet goalless encounter. Despite dominating possession and maintaining attacking pressure, Los Blancos failed to find the net, ending their winning streak. With this result, their lead at the top shrinks to just three points, tightening the La Liga title race. Fans at 12BET Malaysia witnessed a match full of control but lacking in execution — a reminder that even giants can stumble.
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Star Trio Misfires Under Pressure
Carlo Ancelotti deployed his luxurious attacking trident — Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Brahim Díaz — aiming to overwhelm Rayo’s defense. Yet all three stars struggled to make an impact.
Mbappé’s best chance came in the 59th minute but missed the far post. Vinícius’ bursts of pace created half-chances but failed to convert, while Díaz’s early cross to Asensio was his only real contribution.
Real Madrid managed 15 shots but only 4 on target — a concerning sign for such attacking power. Expected goals (xG) reached 1.9, but poor finishing turned dominance into frustration. Substitutes like Rodrygo couldn’t turn the tide either.
Rayo’s Defense Holds Firm
Rayo Vallecano executed a disciplined defensive game plan, with goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski (nicknamed “Batalla” by fans) emerging as the hero. His sharp saves from Vinícius and Valverde’s long shots denied Real crucial goals.
Meanwhile, Rayo’s right side — Ratiu and De Frutos — repeatedly exposed Real’s defense, forcing Courtois to step up with key interventions.
Despite their possession, Real Madrid lacked creativity and over-relied on individual brilliance. As the 12BET Malaysia football community discusses, this match showed that without sharper finishing, Madrid’s title ambitions could face serious obstacles.
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