Real Madrid's 2–1 victory over Rayo Vallecano puts the defending Spanish champions back atop the La Liga standings with Barcelona.

Real Madrid were not at their best against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, but they still did enough to take the three points with a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. It is a result that means the

Kylian Mbapp and Vincius Jnior scored goals in a five-minute span in the first half and Real Madrid held on to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 and move level on points with Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league.

After falling to a defeat against Real Betis in their last La Liga game, Real Madrid had a crucial match scheduled against Rayo Vallecano on matchday 27. It was essential for the Merengues to win

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday that helped them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their LaLiga crown.