The Spanish forward, Joselu, bore the brunt of Real Madrid’s struggles against Rayo Vallecano, but he wasn’t solely at fault. Under Carlo Ancelotti’s watchful gaze, the 33-year-old striker shoulders the challenging role of being the game-changer. Unfortunately, on Sunday, he squandered several promising opportunities, reflecting his team’s woes in a frustrating 0-0 draw.
Yet, Joselu was not the sole culprit. Early in the match, Federico Valverde had a clear chance to score within the opening five minutes, but Stole Dimitrievski anticipated his shot, averting an early setback. Joselu himself came close before the halftime whistle, with a close-range attempt thwarted after a clever setup by Vinicius Jr. Then, Bellingham rattled the crossbar, concluding an ultimately disappointing first half for Los Blancos.
Their pressure persisted in the second half, but Joselu missed again with a diving header. Vinicius found the back of the net, only to have his goal disallowed due to Joselu’s offside position in the buildup. Despite firing 22 shots, Real Madrid couldn’t break the deadlock, leaving them two points adrift of Girona in the title race.
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