La Liga, Rayo Vallecano hold Real Madrid 1-1: Key stats
Rayo Vallecano held Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw at home on matchday 25 of the 2023-24 La Liga on Sunday. Joselu netted an early goal for the visitors in the third minute but Raul de Tomas' equalizer from the spot helped Vallecano earn a crucial point from the fixture. Dani Carvajal was later sent off as Real Madrid failed to find a winner.
Joselu continues to shine brightly for Real Madrid
As per Opta, Joselu is the first Spanish player to score eight goals for Real Madrid in their opening 25 games in La Liga since Alvaro Morata achieved it in the 2017-18 season. Morata also scored eight goals. The experienced striker has now scored 14 goals for Real Madrid in 35 appearances in the ongoing season across all competitions.
Real Madrid achieved this unique feat under Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid have now extended their unbeaten streak in La Liga to 19 games and it was a historic moment for them as this is the first time they have gone 19 games unbeaten in the La Liga under Carlo Ancelotti. Meanwhile, Vallecano's De Tomas became the first player to score from a set-piece against Real Madrid in La Liga in the 2023-24 season.
Second red card for Carvajal in consecutive league campaigns
As per Opta, Carvajal has been sent off in each of the last two La Liga seasons (two red cards in 47 appearances). Surprisingly, he has received only one red card in his previous nine La Liga seasons (one red card in 223 appearances).
Rayo Vallecano avoid defeat against Real in 2023-24 La Liga
Vallecano have avoided defeat against Real Madrid in La Liga this season. They have registered two draws against them. As per Opta, this is the first time in their history that they have avoided defeat against Real in a league season since the 1992-93 season (W1, D1). Vallecano have avoided defeat against Real in three of their last four home league games.
A look at the match summary
Real started with a bang as Joselu opened the scoring from a great counter-attack in the third minute. Later, Oscar Trejo's volley was handled by Eduardo Camavinga as De Tomas scored from a subsequent penalty. Meanwhile, Federico Valverde struck the post. Both sides had some chances in the second half but couldn't convert them. Eventually, Carvajal was sent off in the dying minutes.
Real Madrid continue their stronghold at La Liga summit
Real Madrid registered their fifth draw of the 2023-24 La Liga season. They continue their stronghold at the summit of the La Liga standings with 62 points after 25 matches. They have won 19 fixtures and suffered only a solitary defeat. Meanwhile, Vallecano amassed their 10th draw of the season. They are in 14th place in the La Liga points table.
