Vinícius Júnior has set up one goal and scored another as Real Madrid topped a tenacious Espanyol 4-1 in the Spanish league. Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García made several saves before

Real Madrid were shocked when they fell behind in the early stages of the second half in their match against Espanyol. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have rallied back at the Santiago Bernabeu,

Vinicius Junior came off the bench to score a goal and assisted Rodrygo for another. Kylian Mbappe scored from a penalty too.

Vinicius Junior set up Brazilian team-mate Rodrygo for a tap in to put the hosts ahead. Vinicius then scored from a breakaway, slotting past Joan Garcia with ease. Kylian Mbappe completed the comeback with a penalty in injury time, after Endrick was brought down in the area.

Vinícius Júnior went off the bench to set up one goal and score another as Real Madrid topped a tenacious Espanyol 4-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday. Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García made several saves including of shots by Kylian Mbappé before the Olympic gold medalist started an attack with a long pass from his box that ended with an own goal by counterpart Thibaut Courtois in the 54th minute.

Real Madrid are continuing to keep in touch with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. Despite a scare, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have come through against Espanyol, winning 4-1 at the

The comprehensive victory was Real Madrid’s 38th consecutive La Liga game without defeat, their last loss in the competition coming just under a year ago, against Atletico Madrid in023.

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Vinicius Jr came off the bench to score once and set up another goal to steer champions Real Madrid to a 4-1 fightback victory over Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday.

Vinicius Junior's decisive impact helped a "much faster" Real Madrid come from behind to beat Espanyol 4-1 on Saturday and move a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.The comprehensive victory was Madrid's 38th consecutive La Liga game without defeat,