The victory over Rayo Vallecano not only helped Real surpass Atletico Madrid in the rankings but also put great pressure on Barcelona in the championship race.
Excellent attack
Despite not having a truly convincing performance, “Los Blancos” still knew how to win all 3 points thanks to the brilliant moments of the stars. The two goals of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius in the first half were the bright spots that helped Real Madrid triumph.
The French striker opened the scoring with a decisive finish after a Vinicius assist. Just four minutes later, Vinicius doubled the gap by dancing in front of the visitors’ defence before finishing coolly.
The Mbappe – Vinicius duo has shown the true class of big stars to make a difference at important moments. For Kylian Mbappe, the goal against Rayo Vallecano was the 15th goal in the last 15 matches of the French international.
Although the “White Vultures” won the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti still has reason to worry. Real’s defense has not really brought peace of mind, especially in set pieces. Ancelotti made safe changes at the end of the match, when he brought Valverde and Camavinga onto the field to reinforce the midfield and protect the score.
With this victory, Real Madrid temporarily surpassed Atletico Madrid and leveled the score with Barcelona but having played 1 more match. The race for the La Liga championship this season is becoming more attractive than ever when the big teams continuously create breathtaking chases.
With the form of Mbappe, Vinicius and the stability of Modric or Tchouameni, Real Madrid can confidently march to the Metropolitano Stadium to defeat Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the 1/8 round of the Champions League.
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