Real Madrid drop points at the Estadio De Vallecas in a spirited contest.

Real Madrid started the first half in the front foot as they dominated possession for the first 25 minutes with ease. Joselu drew first blood of the match in just under 3 minutes when he finished the counterattack with a striker's touch. Real Madrid turned defence into attack when Brahim Diaz cleared the ball from the back, turning it into a through ball for Fede Valverde who passed it to the 33-year-old before the goal.

Rayo Vallecano started to pile up pressure later in the half and an inspired attacking move resulted in a handball for Eduardo Camavinga inside the box. Former Los Blancos man Raul De Tomas slotted home the penalty as the teams went level on the scoreboard.

The second half was a sparring between the two sides as chances fell equally on both parts. Real Madrid could not inflict a lethal charge on the hosts as they slowed down the gameplay whenever they regained possession.

Substitute Dani Carvajal could not keep his cool late on and was sent off following two bookings. This draw keeps Carlo Ancelotti's men six points clear at the top of the table as they next face Sevilla next week.