Real Madrid Tops Rayo Vallecano 2-1, Matches Barcelona Points

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scoring to pull the team level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. The win was crucial, allowing Madrid to leapfrog Atletico Madrid, who lost 2-1 to Getafe earlier in the day. Mbappe opened the scoring after 30 minutes, followed by Vinicius doubling the lead shortly after. Rayo Vallecano managed to pull one back in stoppage time before halftime but couldn't equalize in the second half. Carlo Ancelotti made several lineup changes, resting key players ahead of an upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Despite mixed results in recent league matches, Ancelotti remains focused on upcoming challenges.