Madrid's late winner seals derby win in dramatic fashion. Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty just minutes from time to hand Los Blancos all three points.
Vinícius Júnior had given his side an early lead after Jude Bellingham limped off with a hamstring injury. However, Rayo equalized through Jorge de Frutos in the second half before Madrid were awarded a penalty after Pathé Ciss was sent off for a foul on Dani Ceballos.
Mbappé's penalty sealed the win, but not before Madrid had seen several other players go down, including Bellingham and Rayo's Pep Chavarría. The visitors finished the match with nine men, adding to the drama of their 100th-minute winner.
The dramatic nature of the victory was underlined by the intensity of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, who were furious with their team at times during a game that had seen several players fall ill or limp off injured. Despite this, Mbappé's cool finishing ultimately secured the win for Madrid.
In other news from La Liga, Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Heidenheim 3-2 in Germany, while Inter extended their lead at the top of Serie A with a 2-0 win over Cremonese.
Vinícius Júnior had given his side an early lead after Jude Bellingham limped off with a hamstring injury. However, Rayo equalized through Jorge de Frutos in the second half before Madrid were awarded a penalty after Pathé Ciss was sent off for a foul on Dani Ceballos.
Mbappé's penalty sealed the win, but not before Madrid had seen several other players go down, including Bellingham and Rayo's Pep Chavarría. The visitors finished the match with nine men, adding to the drama of their 100th-minute winner.
The dramatic nature of the victory was underlined by the intensity of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, who were furious with their team at times during a game that had seen several players fall ill or limp off injured. Despite this, Mbappé's cool finishing ultimately secured the win for Madrid.
In other news from La Liga, Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Heidenheim 3-2 in Germany, while Inter extended their lead at the top of Serie A with a 2-0 win over Cremonese.
Mbappé is like a genius on the pitch!!! I'm totally hyped for Real Madrid right now! That was such an intense game and I love how the crowd reacted - it's all about the drama, baby! 
And poor Jude Bellingham had to leave the game with that hamstring injury 
. But hey, Mbappé stepped up and saved the day! 
The Santiago Bernabéu is definitely one of the most electric stadiums out there - I can only imagine how crazy it was during this match 
#LaLigaGoals #MbappéSavesTheDay
And to think they had to deal with Rayo Vallecano too? Talk about a tough match! 
The way he coolly slotted it in just when everyone thought the game was out of hand is giving me life 
That's what makes La Liga so electrifying! 
#FootballFrenzy
but kylian mbappe's penalty win sealed it for real madrid. and vinicius junior got em started with that early goal 
It's like the game was trying to keep it tied forever! And those injuries, ugh... Jude Bellingham got hurt and couldn't even finish the match 
. But you know what, Real Madrid deserved that win after dominating most of the game. Kylian Mbappé is a genius on the field 
. I love how intense the Santiago Bernabéu crowd was - it's like they wanted to see their team win so badly! 
. And that last-minute winner from Mbappé? Mind blown! 
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. Can't say I blame the crowd for getting a bit aggy tho, 9 men against Madrid is a tough ask 
. The drama was real though, I love it when games come down to the wire! 
. i mean, 9 men vs real madrid? that's like playing with one hand tied behind your back! 
. anyhoo, gotta give props to rayo for pushing madrid all the way, they gave it their all out there 
And can we talk about how intense the Santiago Bernabéu crowd was? I'm pretty sure I saw some fans cry tears of joy and others wanna pull their hair out 