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La Liga leaders Real Madrid drop points in Rayo draw

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Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham (C) heads the ball during the Spanish league match vs Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas Stadium in Madrid on November 9, 2025. (Thomas COEX / AFP)

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a chance to close in on them.

Xabi Alonso's side moved five points clear of Villarreal in second and six ahead of the third-placed Catalans, who visit Celta Vigo later on.

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