La Liga: Mbappe, Vinicius on target as Real Madrid edge Rayo Vallecano to move second

Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu, climbing to second in La Liga.

Los Blancos took the lead in the 30th minute through Kylian Mbappe, who fired a fine shot into the far corner.

Just four minutes later, Vinicius Junior doubled the advantage with a deflected strike after a dazzling solo run.

Rayo Vallecano responded before halftime with a stunning long-range effort from Pedro Diaz, confirmed by VAR.

Both teams had chances in the second half, but Madrid managed to claim all three points.

With Atletico Madrid losing to Getafe earlier, Carlo Ancelotti’s side capitalized to move into second place, while Rayo remain seventh.