BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid was held at Rayo Vallecano to 3-3 in a thrilling derby on Saturday, missing a chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Rayo set a fast pace and stunned the powerhouse with two headed goals from Unai López and Abdul Mumin headers to lead 2-0 by the 36th minute.

Real Madrid missed the chance to move to the top of La Liga after being held to a 3-3 draw away at local rivals Rayo Vallecano.

Real Madrid are back in La Liga action on Saturday when they take on Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas, which could move them to the summit of Spain's top flight. Los Blancos are second behind Barcelona with one game in hand but just two points off while Los Franjirrojos are 12th and come into this having won consecutive games.