Mbappe, Vinicius helps Real Madrid to join Barcelona at the top while Atletico stumbles in the reigning race La Liga – Firstpost

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on the target of Real Madrid while they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Sunday to pull the level with the leaders of the Liga Barcelona.

Real Madrid exceeded a point above Atletico Madrid which underwent a 2-1 surprise defeat in Getafe earlier, while the Barça match on Saturday against Osasuna was postponed due to the death of one of the doctors of the Catalan club.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid produced a solid, if not spectacular performance to take over their local rivals, before the huge confrontation of the Champions League Derby against Atletico Beckoning on Wednesday.

“Vinicius and Mbappe scored two spectacular goals, and they were likely for the third,” said Ancelotti.

“The first half was very good, when you arrive at the 70th, 75th minute with an advance of 2-1, you have to do something, which is to defend it, so you have no problems.”

The Italian coach brought Jude Bellingham back to the starting program after the suspension, but left Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rudiger entirely due to a knee problem and a disease respectively.

The duo is expected to return to Atletico in the last 16 games, where they have an advance of 2-1.

Real victory despite the missing chances

Rayo Vallecano, seventh, was without several key players, including Jorge de Frutos and ISI Palazon, but has always given a strong account of themselves.

Vinicius hit the post very early and Rayo threatened through Andrei Ratiu and Gerard Gumbau before Madrid took the lead.

The French superstar Mbappe, who had not managed to score during her two previous appearances, causing a concern in the Spanish capital, received the pass from Vinicius and faced Florian Lejeune before shooting at his home.

Four minutes later, Madrid doubled their advantage by Vinicius, who also pulled whites against Atletico in the middle of the week. The winger produced two waterproof to keep ratiu guess before finishing fatally.

Mbappe should have marked the third or go to the Vinicius open to score, but his shot was well saved by Augusto Batalla.

Rayo fell a goal in the first half-time time, Diaz by filling his first for the club from the edge of the box.

The midfielder’s shot crashed beyond Lunin on the crossbar, above the line, then goes up against the bar and outside, with the goal after a Var review.

Madrid threatened in the second half, with Mbappe and Vinicius guilty of questionable decision -making in the last third.

Ancelotti removed Roddrygo, Mbappe and Bellingham while Madrid only played his second victory for his last six championship games.

“I took a few minutes from Mbappe and Rodrygo and that will suit them well for Wednesday,” said Ancelotti.

‘Not pleasant to look’

Atletico, now third, seemed in progress for a narrow victory against Getafe until the red card of Angel Correa leaves them exhibited in the last stages.

The side of Diego Simeone, second, would have gone out with a victory and Alexander Sorho struck the penalty point after 75 minutes.

However, Atletico Correa striker was expelled and midfielder Getafe Mauro Arambarri scored two late goals to tear off the victory for the hosts.

“With the sending, a man below, the game has moved away from us,” the Atletico midfielder Pablo Barrios told Dazn.

“(After marking), we withdrew and with the red card, we did not know how to keep control.”

Getafe decided to frustrate the visitors and neither of the two teams could considerably disturb the other in the first half.

“The game offered nothing, it was not a nice match to watch,” admitted Simeone.

Paul’s Atletico Rodrigo midfielder has suffered a first half and was kidnapped at halftime with the Champions League in mind.

Clement Lenglet also underwent a problem in the warm -up and was changed for Jose Gimenez in the starting program.

SORLOT opened the scoring with a penalty after Omar Alderete managed the ball, for his 10th goal.

Getafe’s return was triggered when Correa, another replacement, was sent for a high tackle on Djene Dakonam in the 87th minute.

A few moments later, Atletico traveled Arambarri, which collected a free kick and broke the house.

With a 10 -minute stop time added and the wind in their sails, Getafe went for a winner and found one.

Diego Rico’s efforts at a distance have been intelligently diverted from them by the International Uruguay Arambarri to claim the three points.

Bilbao athletic, fourth, was held in a 1-1 draw by Mallorca and is seven points behind Atletico.