A short trip across the Spanish capital to Vallecas was supposed to yield a routine win for Real Madrid. Instead, their unbeaten league start is over.

Rayo Vallecano ended city rivals Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the La Liga season in a 3-2 derby goal-fest on Monday night.

It was Rayo who got off to the best possible start, drawing first blood early on through Santi Comesana's fine strike in front of a lively home crowd.

Real would level from the spot through Luka Modric and took the lead on 41 minutes courtesy of Eder Militao's header, but it was testament to Rayo's performance that they would haul themselves back level even before half-time. Alvaro Rivera's vicious strike did the trick, but the hosts would have headed into the dressing room annoyed that they weren't two or three goals to the good.

It was painfully obvious watching Los Blancos that the World Cup is a mere fortnight away. Despite having a platform to go on and win from, Real barely broke stride and their star players stalled as Rayo regained the advantage via a re-taken Oscar Trejo penalty with a little over 20 minutes left to play.

It was Andoni Iraola's side who continued to press in the remainder of the game, clearly intent on routing their city rivals' unbeaten streak.

Carlo Ancelotti's men now sit second in the table behind arch rivals Barcelona having been handed their first loss of the La Liga season, and they have plenty to ponder after a lifeless display.

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Rayo Vallecano fans:

Packing out the near-15,000 capacity Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Rayo fans can make a small stadium sound as big and fierce as any – and that's with a stand missing behind one goal.

From the first whistle they were loud and buoyant, swallowing up Real from all sides of the pitch which lies tantalisingly close to the stands in a tightly-packed venue. Rayo fans know not to expect a win against their city rivals and defending champions, but they certainly can make their evening a hellish one – they did exactly that. A brilliant, passionate support inside a stadium full of character.

Oscar Trejo:

His first spot kick attempt was poor, but to stand up and take another one against arguably the best goalkeeper in the world takes some nerve.

And my word did Trejo have it in abundance. Opened his foot up and rattled the ball beyond the Belgian at the second time of asking, before flying off towards a rampant home crowd kissing the badge.

Capped off a brilliant, all-action display for a very underrated player.

Barcelona:

Failing to win means Real have now lost out on top spot in La Liga, with Barcelona officially topping the table at the end of the gameweek.

Their 2-0 win over Almeria at the weekend was enough to force Real into needing to win to reclaim top spot, and they couldn't. Xavi's side might have underwhelmed in Europe, but they are most certainly back on track domestically.

And to put the icing on the cake, they can open up a five-point gap when they face Osasuna tomorrow night.

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Dani Carvajal:

Real should really focus on signing a right-back, sooner rather than later.

For a squad that is exceptional virtually across the pitch, their right-back roster of an ageing Carvajal and converted winger Lucas Vasquez is seriously concerning. Carvajal showed his age tonight, getting burned over and over again, which isn't a surprise at this point.

Considering how well they've done with replenishing their midfield and attack, right-back should be the next priority – before things get ugly.

Carlo Ancelotti:

The man who never seems to break character could've showed a little more of it tonight, without getting too 'Brendan Rodgers' about things.

It was clear Real needed a rocket up the rear end at half-time following an incredibly lacklustre performance, and the perfect way to do that would've been a few players getting the hook. However, Ancelotti kept faith in a side who had strolled into the break without much care and it showed.

Use your subs bench, Carlo. Please. We know that sweet, sweet break is on the horizon, but there was still work to be done.

Aurelien Tchouameni:

It's games like this where you'd expect Tchouameni to settle himself into life as a Real player, but again he struggled.

By no means was it the worst performance of the night, nor was it one that signalled a problem that can't be fixed, but it's concerning to see the young Frenchman look so passive against favourable opposition.

Life at the very top isn't easy, and if he doesn't turn it around, someone else will take his spot.

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Thibaut Courtois (6/10): Produced a string of saves to stop the rot early on, but then let Rayo back into the game for 2-2 with a forearm to Alvaro Garcia's effort not enough to keep it out. Saved the first of two penalties; harshly beaten by the retake. Not a lot he can do, there.

Dani Carvajal (3/10): Was absolutely run ragged every time he was squared up. Rayo created their best chances down the right flank and that wasn't a fluke. Gave away a penalty after the break. Not far off a 'Gary Neville retiring on the toilet at West Brom' showing, this.

Eder Militao (5/10): For the most part, Militao endured a nightmare first half; couldn't tackle, couldn't head the ball, and couldn't find the right positions. It was inevitable, then, that he'd cap off such a torrid display by scoring Real's second.

David Alaba (5/10): Not his usual, composed self. Sloppy in and out of possession and didn't get a hold of the defence like you'd perhaps expect someone as experienced as Alaba to.

Ferland Mendy (5/10): Less calamitous than his colleague on the opposite flank, but also didn't cover himself in glory.

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Aurelien Tchouameni (5/10): His presence wasn't felt nearly enough, and with Rayo swarming Real's defence with ease, it tells you a lot about how ineffective he was. Tchouameni just couldn't leave his mark on the game.

Federico Valverde (6/10): Marked out of the game for the most part, with Rayo intent on doubling up on the Uruguayan as soon as he came near the ball.

Luka Modric (5/10): He is human, after all. Misplaced passes and losing balance when trying to turn is something we've not seen from Modric all too often, and it hurt his side tonight. Still managed to get on the scoresheet, though, which says a lot.