Overview
- Vinícius Júnior won and converted two penalties to lead the victory at the Bernabéu.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold marked his first start in months with a pinpoint cross for Gonzalo García’s fifth-minute opener.
- Mikel Oyarzabal briefly leveled from the spot after a Dean Huijsen foul before Federico Valverde restored control with a curling strike.
- Jon Aramburu conceded two penalties on fouls against Vinícius, who completed his brace early in the second half.
- Real Madrid ended La Real’s long unbeaten run and moved provisionally two points clear, with Barcelona playing Monday, as Jude Bellingham and Éder Militão remained out and Mbappé was held back with minor knee discomfort ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Benfica.