Real Madrid down Atletico in derby, leaders Barca edge Rayo
Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona's tail at the top of La Liga...
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Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 derby victory over Atletico Madrid, keeping pace with leaders Barcelona, who narrowly beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Both teams remain on track at the top of La Liga.
- Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior scored twice to seal the win against Atletico Madrid.
- Barcelona maintained a four-point lead thanks to Ronald Araujo's winning goal.
- Despite battling with 10 men after Federico Valverde's red card, Real Madrid, under caretaker manager Alvaro Arbeloa, held on for victory.
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