Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano: Goals and Highlights from 2015 La Liga Game

Real Madrid went into their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu in urgent need of three points to ease the pressure on manager Rafa Benitez.

They got off to the perfect start when the over-lapping Danilo received Gareth Bale's pass and slotted under the goalkeeper.

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Danilo's goal. Great football! pic.twitter.com/xSdbucflcM

— Zizouholic (@ZizouhoIic) December 20, 2015"

But Real's lead didn't last long, as Antonio Amaya headed home a corner to bring the visitors level after 10 minutes.

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Amaya, #RealMadrid 1x1 #RayoVallecano https://t.co/jWk3XlOcJa

— Placar do Futebol (@placar_futebol) December 20, 2015"

And two minutes later Rayo were ahead, Jozabed this time rising highest to head past Keylor Navas.

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GOAL JOZABED! Real Madrid 1-2 Rayo pic.twitter.com/hJj9PmeUIY

— Live Football Goals (@FootyLiveVines) December 20, 2015"

The frantic start to the game continued when Tito was shown a straight red card, reducing the visitors to 10 men with 75 minutes still remaining.

Real made their numerical advantage count when Bale connected with a leaping header:

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Gareth Bale, 2-2. https://t.co/JpqUgV3V7h

— RealEsparta™ (@RealEsparta) December 20, 2015"

Rayo were then reduced to nine men when Raul Baena received a second yellow for a foul in the box:

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En el penalti y expulsión de Baena (Rayo) la falta más clara la comete Benzemá pic.twitter.com/RddVHRPNfH

— Pepe Elías (@Pepelias17) December 20, 2015"

Cristiano Ronaldo converted the resulting penalty:

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Ronaldo Penalty goal. GOAL! #IVHORN #RealMadrid #Ronaldo https://t.co/sV1amkZbA3

— IVHORN (@THEREAL_AHMET) December 20, 2015"

Bale then extended the lead, racing clear of the defence before finding the corner:

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Video: Gareth Bale making it 4-2. Great pass from James Rodriguez. #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/nYa7AsLzpe

— BlancoEdition (@BlancoEdition) December 20, 2015"

Into the second half and Karim Benzema didn't take long to get in on the act:

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Perdonen que no lo grite, pero Karim Benzema marcó el quinto gol en un partido que ya perdió su sentido hace rato. pic.twitter.com/Pt7hMeGkbr

— La Dupla Real (@duplaRMCF) December 20, 2015"

Ronaldo scored his second after 53 minutes:

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Ronaldo! 6-2 #RMAvRVM https://t.co/B6wgILgowm

— TNC Extra (@TNC_Extra) December 20, 2015"

Bale completed his hat-trick just after the hour:

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Bale, 7-2. https://t.co/Lx4tjRNwgC

— Yo Soy Real Madrid (@RealMadridCluBR) December 20, 2015"

And the Welshman had four soon after:

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VIDEO 📽: Gareth Bale making it 8-2 and scoring his 4th goal of the game! pic.twitter.com/rsnyObKNWK

— SocialRMadrid (@SocialRMadrid) December 20, 2015"

Benzema scored his second of the afternoon with another clinical finish:

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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL de Benzemá 9-2 pic.twitter.com/m1mYCI1cYl

— Goles Real Madrid (@GolesRealMadrid) December 20, 2015"

Before bringing up a hat-trick of his own in the closing minutes:

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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL de Benzemá 10-2! #halamadrid pic.twitter.com/DyIa93FyeJ

— Goles Real Madrid (@GolesRealMadrid) December 20, 2015"

Finally the referee showed mercy to Rayo, bringing the game to a close with a final score of 10-2.

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