Key Takeaways
- Vinicius Junior scored both goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win away at Espanyol.
- Jude Bellingham provided a clever backheel assist for the Brazilian’s second strike.
- The victory ensures the La Liga title race continues until next week’s El Clasico against Barcelona.
Real Madrid kept their La Liga title dreams alive on Saturday evening after beating Espanyol 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. The result prevents Barcelona from claiming the championship trophy this weekend.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa needed a victory to maintain pressure on the league leaders before the upcoming El Clasico at the Spotify Camp Nou. His side found it difficult to break down the home team during the first half.
The breakthrough arrived in the 55th minute when Vinicius Junior produced a moment of individual brilliance to open the scoring. The Brazilian forward doubled his tally later in the match following a quick exchange with Jude Bellingham.
Bellingham executed a neat backheel on the edge of the penalty area, allowing Vinicius to fire a powerful shot into the top corner. Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic could not reach the ball as it flew into the net.
These two goals proved enough to secure all three points for Los Blancos. The win sets up a decisive showdown against Barcelona next week, with the title race still hanging in the balance.