Madrid, Nov. 10 -- Real Madrid was held to a 0-0 draw away to Rayo Vallecano to drop points in La Liga for just the second time this season.
On Sunday, Xabi Alonso's side failed to create clear chances after its midweek Champions League defeat to Liverpool, while Rayo pressed effectively to keep the leaders at bay and limit Kylian Mbappe.
Rayo's display drew extra credit, given that the side coached by Inigo Perez played a UEFA Conference League match on Thursday night and had just 65 hours (48 fewer than Real Madrid) between that fixture and Sunday's kickoff.
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