Falcao reappears in Rayo’s victory against Real Madrid

Full afternoon-night for Rayo Vallecano. In a great game in Vallecas, the team led by Andoni Iraola defeated Real Madrid 3-2, with comeback included, and chained his third consecutive victory in LaLiga de España -fifth match without losing-.

Triumph of Lightning celebrated by Barcelona, as Xavi’s team closes day 13 as the sole leader of the championship. In addition, the match against Carlo Ancelotti’s men marked the return of Radamel Falcao García after 20 days of absence. He had not played since October 18.

The Colombian striker had missed the last two LaLiga games due to the hamstring problem he suffered after facing Atlético Madrid. After overcoming the discomfort he returned to group training and this Monday, he added a few minutes by replacing Sergio Camello in 88′.

Real Madrid loses the undefeated in Vallecas

Rayo took advantage at the start with a goal from Santi Comesaña. The team from the Spanish capital was not comfortable at any time during the match, but in a four-minute burst they turned the score around. Modric equalized from a penalty in the 37th minute and Militão put the Whites ahead in the 41st minute.

The locals did not deserve to lose at halftime and Álvaro García was in charge of reflecting what happened on the pitch on the scoreboard. In the last action of the first half he scored the 2-2 that started the final comeback.

In the complement, the referee whistled a penalty in favor of Rayo by the hand of Carvajal; Óscar Trejo, captain and referent, took charge of the payment. On his first attempt, Courtois stopped the shot; nevertheless, the shot from the white point had to be repeated due to the goalkeeper overtaking and on the second opportunity, he did not fail. Triumph 3-2 and blow to Madrid.

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On the next date the last one before the break for the World Cup in Qatar, Rayo Vallecano will host Celta de Vigo, while Real Madrid will be local against Cádiz.