Bale brace sends Real top

Gareth Bale scored twice to rescue Real Madrid in a dramatic 3-2 victory at city neighbours Rayo Vallecano to go top of La Liga.

The Welshman scored either side of half-time to help Los Blancos come from 2-0 down at the Vallecas to secure all three points and go one clear of rivals Barcelona and two of Atletico Madrid who play later.

Rayo took a shock lead after eight minutes when Adri Embarba fired home from close range after good work down the left by Bebe.

Five minutes later, they were 2-0 up after Miku benefited from a fortunate deflection to then fire home from six yards.

Bale pulled one back for the visitors after 35 minutes when he got on the end of a Toni Kroos corner before substitute Lucas Vazquez scored a beautiful header shortly after the re-start to draw level. 

The former Tottenham Hotspur forward then pounced on a loose pass before sprinting goal bound and firing the winner.

Madrid go clear at the top of La Liga while Rayo remain one place above the relegation zone.  

Madrid went into the match looking for their …

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