Real Madrid faced a frustrating and controversial 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano, a result that left fans and players alike feeling disappointed.
The Merengues started the match somewhat sluggishly, and this lack of early energy proved costly as they found themselves trailing early on.
The situation worsened when Thibaut Courtois conceded two goals by the 36th minute, putting Real Madrid on the back foot.
However, the team quickly responded. Federico Valverde, with a precise shot, pulled one back for Real Madrid, silencing the home crowd.
As the first half progressed, Jude Bellingham continued his impressive form, scoring his sixth consecutive goal in La Liga to level the match before the break. The first half ended with both teams tied at 2-2, but the drama was far from over.
In the second half, the match continued with relentless action. Rodrygo gave Real Madrid the lead with a fantastic shot, putting his team 3-2 ahead. But Rayo Vallecano were not finished yet, and Isi Palazon equalized, making it 3-3.
As the game neared its conclusion, controversy struck when referee Martinez Munuera did not award a penalty for a challenge on Vinicius Jr., which left Real Madrid feeling hard done by.
Arda Guler’s message
Trust us, great things happen when we fight together. Hala Madrid! pic.twitter.com/HsPmidJruv
— Arda Güler (@10ardaguler) December 14, 2024
Meanwhile, Arda Guler, despite not scoring, played an important role in the match. He assisted Valverde for the first goal and provided the final pass for Rodrygo’s strike.
However, the Turkish midfielder was not as influential as in other matches. His performance, while solid, did not stand out on this occasion. Still, Guler made his presence felt on the scoreboard with a couple of key assists.
After the match, Arda Guler shared some pictures from the team’s visit to Vallecas Stadium. His caption on social media, though simple, reflected the team’s mindset moving forward.
“Believe in us. Great things will happen in the future if we work together. Hala Madrid,” he wrote.
Guler has encouraged fans to keep faith, stating that with hard work, great things would happen in the future.
Despite the disappointing draw, the teenage sensastion, like the rest of the squad, knows that more is expected from them, and they must bounce back from this result if they want to compete at the highest level.