Real Madrid maintains pressure on Laliga leaders Barcelona by a convincing 2-1 victory over Ray Vallecano.
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to achieve Real Madrid a slight victory of 2: 1 over the Rayo Vallecano neighbors, helping them find the level at the top of the table in the battle to keep their Laligue crown.
Only one point separates the three biggest clubs of Spain in one of the closest races in recent years, and Barcelona led the package on 57 points, in front of the second Real placed in a goal-difference, and Atletico Madrid in third place in 56 points after a 2-1 defeat on Getafeu earlier on Sunday.
Barca, who will face Atletico next weekend, plays in his hand after their match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday for the sudden death of his team doctor.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti rested on Sunday several key starters against Ray Vallecano, including goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antoni Ruediger ahead of their second part of their Champions League in the last 16-16 equalization against Suparnik Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Still, Real was still a better side and was dominated by the early Santiago Bernabeu stadium procedures.
They received a two -goal lead with Quickfire shocks, as the Mbappe ended the counter in the 30th minute, and Vinicius extended its benefit with a fine individual goal four minutes later.
Vinicius also hit a post strike from a box that could extend their leadership.
Rayo reduced the deficit in the additional time before interrupting the huge blow from the edge of the area by Pedro Diaz, who hit the crossbar before bounced over the goal line and then again, with Var awarded the goal after the referee did not give it.
Real did only enough to manage his leadership after the break against Ray’s side, which fought hard and created a good chance, but lacked a fiery power to represent a real threat to Laliga champions.
