Real Madrid took the lead in the Spanish La Liga with a win at FC Valencia. And that despite the fact that Vinicius Jr. was thrown off the pitch when the score was 0-1. Luka Modric (85th) and Jude Bellingham (90th + 5) then turned things around.
World footballer Vinicius Jr. had his fuse blown in the 79th minute when he hit Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the head. It was by no means the only moment of frustration for the Royals, where Bellingham had previously missed the equalizer with a penalty (55′) – Hugo Duro scored to make it 1-0 in the 27th minute.
Atletico can pass again
After Vini was sent off, Real turned things up again and were able to win the game despite being outnumbered. After the victory in the catch-up game on matchday 12, coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team is currently at the top of the table, but local rivals Atletico are second and only have two points less and a game in hand. Real is now five points ahead of FC Barcelona.