BARCELONA, March 23 — Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby to keep pace with La Liga leaders FC Barcelona.
BARCELONA, March 23 — Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby to keep pace with La Liga leaders FC Barcelona.
Ademola Lookman gave Atletico the lead in the first half, but Vinicius and Federico Valverde turned the game around after the break. Nahuel Molina levelled with a long-range strike before Vinicius netted his second to secure victory for Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Valverde was later sent off for a foul on Alex Baena, forcing Madrid to defend their lead with 10 men, though they held on to claim the win in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first derby in charge.
Vinicius’ brace took him to 10 goals in his last 11 matches across all competitions as Madrid continue their strong run following their Champions League progress. — AFP
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