With Real Madrid unexpectedly held to a 0-0 draw and Barcelona defeating Celta 4-2, the latest La Liga standings show the top two separated by just 3 points!

On November 10th Beijing time, the 11th round of La Liga matches concluded. In two highly anticipated clashes, Rayo Vallecano caused an upset by drawing 0-0 with league leaders Real Madrid, Valencia shocked by holding Real Betis to a 1-1 draw, and Lewandowski’s hat-trick helped Barcelona secure a 4-2 victory over Celta. As a result, Real Madrid’s lead has shrunk to 3 points at the top, with Barcelona closely trailing in second place and Betis sitting fifth!

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid. Real Madrid had recently achieved four consecutive wins and led their closest rival Barcelona by 5 points, putting them in a strong position. Facing the lower-ranked Rayo Vallecano this round, Real Madrid looked set to extend their winning streak. However, despite their low ranking, Rayo has proven tough against top teams, having drawn with Barcelona and narrowly lost to Atlético Madrid. As expected, Real Madrid struggled to gain the upper hand; Rayo’s intense pressing made it difficult for Madrid to create clear scoring chances. Additionally, Madrid’s forwards were out of form and silent, while coach Ancelotti’s adjustments were not timely enough. Ultimately, Real Madrid was surprisingly held to a 0-0 draw, turning a potential three points into just one!

Valencia vs Betis. In this match, Valencia attacked aggressively at home during the first half but failed to score, while Betis defended very solidly, leaving no gaps. In the second half, Betis gradually increased their offensive efforts, engaging in an open battle with Valencia, with chances going back and forth. Betis took the lead first, turning the game in their favor, but Valencia fought back and scored in the 82nd minute to equalize. The match ended in a 1-1 draw between Valencia and Betis!

Barcelona vs Celta. Since Real Madrid drew their match this round, Barcelona had a great opportunity to close the points gap, and they certainly didn’t want to miss it. Facing a mid-to-lower table Celta, Barcelona’s victory was expected to be straightforward. The first half featured an exciting goal fest: although Celta’s attacks were not very strong, they were efficient and scored twice to equalize Barcelona’s goals twice. Barcelona responded with fierce attacks, scoring three times, including a brace from Lewandowski and a goal from Yamal to regain the lead. In the second half, Barcelona took full control of the game and launched relentless pressure on Celta. Lewandowski continued his brilliant form by scoring a third goal to complete his hat-trick. Barcelona won 4-2 over Celta, earning three points and narrowing the gap with league leaders Real Madrid!

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