Real Madrid remains on the heels of FC Barcelona and can continue to hope for the championship title. After the 3-2 win in the 243rd. City derby against Atletico The Spanish record champions are four points behind their long-term rivals.
125th victory in the city derby
Real Madrid were still 0-1 behind at half-time in front of their own crowd. But one Double pack from Vinicius Junior and a goal from Federico Valverde gave the Royals their home win – it was Real’s 125th win in the city derby.
Alaba on the bench
Later, Valverde was sent off with a red card after a foul. David Alaba only saw the spectacle at the Estadio Bernabeu from the bench.