Crucial Win for Real Madrid

Real Madrid caught up with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga EA Sports after securing a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior sealed the win in a first half dominated by the hosts. Pedro Díaz pulled one back with a stunning strike, but the visitors couldn't find an equalizer.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side moved past Atlético Madrid in the standings and matched Barcelona on points, though the Catalans still have a game in hand against Osasuna. After an impressive first half, Real Madrid slowed down in the second, allowing Rayo Vallecano to push forward, but without creating major threats. Andriy Lunin was only tested by a long-range effort from Álvaro García and a header from Aridane.