Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid beat Espanyol to delay Barcelona
Vinicius Jr scored a crucial double as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Espanyol to prevent Barcelona from claiming the La Liga title this weekend.
The Brazilian forward’s decisive intervention ensures the championship race extends into at least the next round of fixtures.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side knew that a failure to win would have handed the domestic crown directly to their fiercest rivals.
Stage set for dramatic El Clasico
This hard-fought victory perfectly sets the stage for a monumental showdown between the two Spanish giants next Sunday.
The Catalan league leaders will now have the opportunity to officially secure the trophy when they face the capital club in El Clasico.
Despite the three points, Los Blancos face an uphill battle to close the significant gap at the summit of the Spanish top flight.
Clinical finishing secures vital points
The dynamic winger once again proved his immense value to the Madrid attack with a ruthless display of finishing.
Espanyol struggled to contain the visiting frontline throughout the contest and ultimately succumbed to the sheer quality of the opposition.