Real Madrid lost for the first time in La Liga this season as Rayo Vallecano came from behind to beat them.
Santi Comesana put Rayo in front early on but Luka Modric’s penalty and an Eder Militao header meant Real led 2-1 before Alvaro Garcia made it 2-2.
Rayo’s Oscar Trejo then had a second-half penalty saved, but it had to be retaken as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had come off his line too early.
Defeat meant La Liga and European champions Real missed the chance to return to the top of the table ahead of Barcelona, who remain two points clear after their 2-0 win at Almeria on Saturday.
A thrilling encounter featured 31 efforts at goal, though Real only managed two shots on target – with one particularly wild effort from Federico Valverde sailing out of the stadium and into the balcony of a nearby apartment.
An ill-tempered match also featured nine bookings and a red card for Rayo manager Andoni Iraola, who was dismissed for improper conduct following several outbursts at the referee.
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