In a thrilling showdown at Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid managed to secure a first-half advantage against their city rivals, Rayo Vallecano, in a critical La Liga match. For Real Madrid, a win could be the turning point of the season as it would put them on equal footing with Barcelona at the helm of the La Liga standings.
The match started off with a bang as Kylian Mbappe netted the first goal, setting the momentum for Los Blancos. However, the highlight of the match was the spectacular solo goal by Vinicius Jr. This incredible display of skill came at a pivotal time, doubling Real Madrid’s lead and stirring the Bernabeu into a frenzy.
The Brazilian star marked his territory on the left side of the field and initiated his attack at the edge of the box. Despite being driven towards the corner flag, Vinicius Jr. didn’t lose his conviction. He masterfully executed a reverse maneuver, beating the defender with a sequence of stepovers, and then fired the ball into the net. The stadium echoed with the roars of the crowd as Vinicius Jr. celebrated his phenomenal goal, taking Real Madrid’s lead to 2-0.
Despite a less than stellar performance in 2025, this goal exhibited a resurgence of form for the 24-year-old. Prior to scoring, Vinicius Jr. had also hit the post, demonstrating his determination to make an impact on the game.
As they entered halftime with a 2-1 lead, Real Madrid teetered on the brink of a crucial victory. The stakes are high as they strive to surpass Atletico in the league standings.
