Barcelona go back to the top with victory
French League Cup final latest: PSG 2-1 Lille
Atletico were top after beating Malaga 1-0
Real Madrid briefly second after 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano
Bayern move to within one win of German title
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Tez: Fully rested De Bruyne licking his lips at this.
Real's Champions League opponents Manchester City left (my fantasy football vice-captain) Kevin de Bruyne on the bench today
Gareth Bale (81 mins)
Oh Adri Embarba, what have you done? The man who gave Rayo a seventh-minute lead plays the ball across midfield but it's picked off by Gareth Bale, who goes on a run, beats a couple of defenders and slots home.
That's his second of the night and Real are set to go top for a couple of hours at least.
Image source, ReutersRayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Both sides make a change. Everyone's favourite Rat, Razvan, replaces the injured Tito at the back for Rayo Vallecano.
Real Madrid bring on out-of-favour James Rodriguez for Mateo Kovacic in midfield.
Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Roberto Trashorras has an effort for Rayo Vallecano from the corner of the penalty area but his shot is held by Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas.
Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Twenty minutes to go. As things stand, Barcelona, Atletico and Real Madrid will be all on 79 points - with Barca leading on head-to-head record.
Of course the other two have games in hand - to be played this evening.
Image source, Getty ImagesRayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid break, Lucas Vazquez skips past Manuel Iturra, who absolutely hacks him. Yellow card.
Bayern Munich are one win away from the title after winning in the German capital.
Second-placed Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 at Stuttgart to keep the title race going for another few days.
Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Interesting as Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane brings off forward Jese for midfielder Luka Modric. Isco seems to be moving further forward.
Real need to win here really to have a realistic title hope.
Image source, EPARayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano defender Jose Angel Crespo - on loan from, um, troubled Aston Villa - is booked for fouling Gareth Bale.
Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have a chance to take the lead as Gareth Bale motors down the right and sends a cross in which somehow evades fellow goalscorer Lucas Vazquez, who was six yards out but under pressure.
Half an hour to go.
Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano make a change up front as ex-Cardiff striker Javi Guerra replaces Pablo Hernandez, once of Swansea.
And they make another switch seconds later, Jozabed comes off for Manuel Iturra.
Douglas Costa (79 mins)
Douglas Costa puts this game out of reach now - Bayern Munich are closing in on the title.
Image source, Getty ImagesLucas Vazquez (52 mins)
Real Madrid are level - and they have almost 40 minutes to get a winner. Danilo's excellent from the right finds Lucas Vazquez and the substitute absolutely picks out the top corner with a header.
Image source, AFPRayo Vallecano 2-1 Real Madrid
Not too much to report from the opening five minutes of the second half at Vallecas. Both sides have been attacking but no real chances yet.
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Piyush Bisht: Always admired Rayo coach Paco Jemez. Reliant on free transfers and a budget of €7m, they always play to win despite the outcome.
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Real Madrid
Second half under way. Can Real Madrid keep their title hopes alive after working so hard to get themselves back into it. They've won their last eight La Liga matches.
Hertha Berlin 0-1 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have won each of the 26 Bundesliga matches they've taken the lead in this season.
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John McEnerney: Barcelona have too much experience to throw away La Liga - they'll close it out with the odd hiccup just like Real Madrid are having now