Real Madrid have made it two wins in a row in La Liga after beating Leganes 3-0 at Butarque in an all-Madrid game.
The visitors dominated the first half but had to wait until the 43rd minute to break the stalemate. It was a monumental mistake from Adri Altimara, who gave the ball to Vinicius Junior, and his first goal in five games.
Shortly after the hour, . The Uruguayan, who was captain that day, scored his fourth goal of the season with a well-taken free kick.
Later, Jude Bellingham scored the goals in two consecutive games when he took advantage of a fortuitous rebound off the crossbar and headed the ball into the empty net.
The result means this Overtake Atlético Madrid back into second place in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s side also cut Barcelona’s lead to four points after playing a game less than their bitter rivals.