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Madrid, Nov 8 (Ians) Real Madrid surrendered the leadership of La Liga to Fc Barcelona after losing a thrilling game 3-2 away to local rivals Rayo Vallecano on Monday night.

Rayo had lost 19 of their last 20 games against Real Madrid, but were good value for the win after a fearless attacking display, coupled with some last-ditch defending in the closing minutes.

Rayo started the game like an express train against a team still missing Karim Benzema in attack. The home side looked to move the ball quickly and pressure Madrid high up the field, and soon got their reward when Santi Comisana scored a left-foot volley from Alvaro’s cross from the left after just five minutes, reports Xinhua.

Rayo continued to dominate with Oscar Valentin firing over and Isi Palizon forcing a good save from Thibaut Courtois, before the game changed radically in the 36th minute.

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