Real Madrid Failed To Return To The Top Of LaLiga After Termination Of Rayo Vallecano, 0-0

Vinicius Jr. actually scored in the middle of the second half, but was disallowed. (photo: twitter @realmadrid)

Real Madrid failed to return to the top of LaLiga's standings after a goalless draw against their city rival Rayo Vallecano.

Carlo Ancelotti's troops must win three points to win over Girona based on goal difference, but cannot penetrate the opponent's tight defense despite controlling possession at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Sunday 5 August or Monday morning WIB.

Vinicius Jr. actually scored in the middle of the second half, but unfortunately his goal was disallowed because Joselu was in an offside position in the attack construction action.

Rayo Vallecano has now recorded eight matches without defeat in LaLiga, although six of them ended in draws. In that match they never even threatened to win their first win at the Bernabeu since 1996.

In the fifth minute of the game, the home side was supposed to take the lead when Federico Valverde took advantage of a pass to get into the box, but the Uruguayan international failed to strike a straight shot into the net guarded by Stole Dimitrievski.

Bellingham, who was awarded the best player award in October in La Liga before the game started, saw his efforts blocked from a corner kick resulting from the situation. He even had Real Madrid fans chilled as he fell with an injury to his left shoulder after trying to control the ball with a chest to his teammates.

The 20-year-old was seen in a severe illness while receiving treatment for more than two minutes, but fortunately he was able to continue the match.

Luke Modric's unusual mistake provided Rayo Vallecano a rare opportunity in the 15th minute, it's just that Alvaro Garcia fired with his left foot wide of the target. The action immediately returned to Real Madrid's side when Joselu fired a thin header from the corner generated by Modric.

Joselu and Fran Garcia both fired a wide shot, before Joselu forced Dimitrievski to make a brilliant save with a live shot after receiving a pass from Vinicius. Bellingham himself produced agile moves outside the penalty box to beat two opposing defenders before firing a shot over the crossbar.

Vinicius was supposed to have almost opened the scoring after the second half started but failed to connect Modric's beautiful cross, which curls the ball into the back post with the outside of his leg.

When Vinicius finally scored in the 66th minute, the goal was disallowed because Joselu was in an offside position when he touched the ball to his partner.

The home side continued to press forward, but Dimitrievski took extraordinary action on several occasions and easily thwarted the weak efforts of substitute Rodrygo in three of the seven minutes of extra time.