Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory against Espanyol on Saturday, with Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr scoring both goals to keep the La Liga title race alive. The result means Barcelona, who were hoping to seal the championship this weekend, will have to wait at least another week to potentially claim the trophy.
Vinicius Jr opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a well-taken finish, giving the reigning champions a crucial lead. He then doubled Real Madrid's advantage in the second half, ensuring a comfortable win for Carlo Ancelotti's side at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The victory ensures that Real Madrid maintain pressure on league leaders Barcelona, although the Catalan giants still hold a significant advantage at the top of the table. Had Real Madrid dropped points, Barcelona could have been crowned champions depending on their own result.
The focus now shifts to next weekend's highly anticipated El Clasico, where Barcelona will have another opportunity to secure the La Liga title against their fiercest rivals. Real Madrid, meanwhile, will be aiming to delay their celebrations further and maintain their own strong finish to the domestic campaign.