Ghanaian Defender Abdul Mumin Shines for Rayo Vallecano in Thrilling Draw with Real Madrid
Ghanaian defender Abdul Mumin showcased his talent as he found the back of the net for Rayo Vallecano in a pulsating 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga clash at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday evening.
The first half of the match was a rollercoaster ride, with both teams delivering an enthralling performance that saw them enter the break tied at 2-2 in this captivating mini Madrid derby.
The excitement kicked off early in the game when Unai López put Rayo Vallecano in the lead in the 4th minute, heading in a precise cross from De Frutos. The hosts dominated the early stages, capitalizing on defensive vulnerabilities, especially from Vázquez. Their persistence paid off as Mumin extended their lead in the 36th minute, nodding in a well-executed corner from Palazón.
Real Madrid, however, quickly turned the tables with Valverde unleashing a sensational 35-yard strike to ignite their comeback against the run of play. The visitors leveled the score just before halftime, courtesy of Bellingham’s adept header from a Rodrygo cross.
Bellingham’s goal marked his sixth consecutive game finding the net, highlighting a remarkable resurgence in form after a slow start to the season.
Rodrygo played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s resurgence, providing an assist to Bellingham for the equalizer before drilling a shot from outside the box to put Los Blancos ahead. However, Rayo Vallecano capitalized on a defensive error from Tchouameni, with Palazón’s deflected shot finding the net to level the score once again.
Abdul Mumin’s Impact for Rayo Vallecano this Season
Abdul Mumin has been a standout performer for Rayo Vallecano this season, featuring in 15 games, scoring two goals, and providing one assist. His stellar display against Real Madrid exemplified his crucial role in the team and he will be eager to maintain his impressive form moving forward.
