Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 3-1 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Sunday, fueled by a brace from vinicius Jr. and a goal from Jude Bellingham. The win propels Real Madrid to the top of the La liga standings.
The victory marks a crucial moment in Real Madrid’s title defense, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions and solidifying their position as favorites in the Spanish top flight. Villarreal, despite a goal from Santos Borré, were unable to contain Real’s attacking prowess. This result impacts the race for champions League qualification and puts pressure on rivals Barcelona and Girona.Vinicius Jr.opened the scoring in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack.Villarreal responded through Borré in the 39th minute, leveling the score before halftime. However, Bellingham restored Real Madrid’s lead in the 54th minute with a powerful header. Vinicius then secured the three points for Real Madrid in the 87th minute, completing his second goal of the match.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius’ performance, stating, “Vinicius is in a fantastic moment of form. He is decisive, and he is making the difference for us.” The team will next face Barcelona in a highly anticipated El Clásico on April 21st.