Real Madrid only managed a draw in the city derby against Rayo Vallecano. Things should get better in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday.
Real Madrid failed to score more than 3-3 in the city derby against Rayo Vallecano and thus failed in the dress rehearsal for the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. With the draw, the Royals initially missed out on making it to the top of the Primera División table. The Spanish Football record champions, who had to do without their injured star striker Kylian Mbappé, are one point behind FC Barcelona, who can further extend their lead with a win against CD Leganes on Sunday.
Unai Lopez (4th minute) and Abdul Mumin (36th) gave Rayo Vallecano the lead in a lively game. Fede Valverde (39th) and Jude Bellingham (45th) equalized for coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team before the break. Rodrygo (56th) scored for the Royals in the second half before Isi (64th) equalized 3-3 for the hosts.
On Wednesday (6 p.m./DAZN) Real Madrid will face Mexican team CF Pachuca in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar, which beat Egyptian club Al-Ahly 6-5 on penalties.
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