Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and ...

Real Madrid are back in La Liga action on Saturday when they take on Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas, which could move them to the summit of Spain's top flight. Los Blancos are second behind Barcelona with one game in hand but just two points off while Los Franjirrojos are 12th and come into this having won consecutive games.

Real Madrid looked as if they had completed a trademark comeback against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night, screaming into a 3-2 lead after being two goals down. Perhaps they did so too early though,