Dramatic La Liga weekend: Madrid comeback, Navas farewell
A thrilling match unfolded in the 17th round of La Liga. Rayo Vallecano, with Romanian defender Andrei Rațiu playing the full 90 minutes, drew 3-3 at home against Real Madrid.
The hosts started strong, with Unai Lopez netting the opener after just 4 minutes. Real Madrid responded, doubling their lead through a header from Ghanaian defender Abdul Mumin in the 36th minute.
However, Los Blancos staged a sensational comeback, turning the game on its head. Uruguayan Federico Valverde and English midfielder Jude Bellingham scored before halftime, and Brazilian forward Rodrygo added a third in the 56th minute. But the drama wasn't over yet. In the 64th minute, Isi Palazon equalized for Rayo Vallecano.
In another match, FC Sevilla edged past Celta Vigo 1-0 at home. Club legend Jesus Navas, at 39 years old, played his final match at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, a truly emotional farewell. Plagued by injuries, Navas had initially planned to retire in the summer but was convinced by club president Jose Maria del Nido to extend his stay until the end of the season. His final match could be against Real Madrid in the 18th round, a fitting end to his illustrious career.
Translation by Iurie Tataru