Real Madrid came from two goals behind at Rayo Vallecano to record a 3-2 win and move to the top of the La Liga table ahead of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Los Blancos’ title bid looked to be wavering when they fell two goals behind inside 14 minutes, but a brace from Gareth Bale and a Lucas Vasquez header saw Zinedine Zidane’s side record all the points.