Madrid Beats Vallecano: Battle for La Liga heats up
Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a close match at the Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappe scored first in the 30th minute with an intense shot into the net. Vinicius Jr. scored another goal four minutes later, showing skill with a smooth finish.
Rayo Vallecano did not give up. Pedro Diaz scored before halftime, bringing the score to 2-1 and showing them hope. Both teams had great chances to score during the second half, but Mbappe almost found the net again yet missed just wide.
The victory of Real Madrid is now level on points with leaders Barcelona in La Liga but remains in second place because of the goal difference. Real's defence needs work, as they have let in 51 goals in 46 games this year, ranking them among those with the most goals given up in La Liga. Rayo was tough, taking 20 shots during the game, which shows their strength. Both teams played their best, but Madrid's sharp goals were vital to the win.
As the title race resumes, Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico Madrid in the next Champions League match, striving to make a big mark on this win and keep their title hopes alive.
