Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the LaLiga season came to an end on Monday night, when they were defeated 3-2 by Rayo Vallecano.
Santi Comesana opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half.
Luka Modric equalized from the penalty spot before Real Madrid took the lead four minutes before halftime thanks to Eder Militao’s header.
However, as Alvaro Rivera’s vicious strike crept in, both teams went into the dressing room level.
Rayo reclaimed the lead with a retaken Oscar Trejo penalty with just over 20 minutes remaining.
Andoni Iraola’s team continued to press throughout the game, clearly determined to end their city rivals’ unbeaten streak.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men are now second in the table behind archrivals Barcelona, having suffered their first defeat of the La Liga season, and they have plenty to think about after a lifeless performance.