La Liga matchday 34 … Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-0 !
Crucial match day for Real Madrid who now need those magical 3 points to stay in the fight for La Liga title. Espanyol who has been currently winless in their last 16 matches, the longest current run in Europe’s big five leagues. These two teams who have met countless times already with no 0-0 draws in their last 29 meetings. With Dmitrovic who ranks second in La Liga for saves per match at 3.5 it should be an interesting match. Madrid need this win not only to keep in the running but for morale, with only one win in their last 6 matches and no clean sheet in 9 games now. With key players such as Mbappe, Guler, Militao, Rodrygo and Carvajal all being unable to join the squad due to injury.
Vinicius is unfortunately denied by the woodwork just 7 minutes into the game. With the first yellow card being given this match to Brahim, Madrid need to wake up and win the match. After 56 minutes of little action and attack from either side… GOALLLL for Vinicius Junior. Los blancs finally take the lead in the match. The Brazilian started off with an amazing run in-field with an assist from Garcia who sets up the ball for the Brazilian to cut it inside the box and finish it off with clinical finish into the bottom-left corner.
Vini has now scored the first goal in the last five La Liga matches, with his 14th overall strike this season after tonight for Real Madrid. The moment of brilliancy seemed to have awoken Madrid’s attack. 2-0 for Madrid !!!! Vini sparks once again with a second goal, with an assist from Bellingham, Vini slots the ball away in top corner. With Madrid needing to win tonight, Vini has produced a strong lead.
Madrid continue their fight for the La Liga title against Barcelona who is still 11 points ahead even after securing the 3 point win tonight against Espanyol. These two top of the table teams and powerhouses in Spain will next face each other at another Classico this time at Camp Nou on Sunday May 10th.
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