Real Madrid turned up the heat 🥵 in a dazzling 4-1 comeback against Espanyol, with super-sub Vinícius Jr. stealing the spotlight! The Brazilian forward, fresh off the bench, scored a stunner and set up another to seal a crucial La Liga win. ⚡️
The drama kicked off early when Thibaut Courtois’ rare blunder gifted Espanyol a 54th-minute own goal. 😬 But Los Blancos bounced back FAST! Jude Bellingham, returning after a month-long injury hiatus, set up Dani Carvajal’s equalizer just four minutes later. 🎉
Then came Vini’s magic show ✨: a silky cross with the outside of his boot found Rodrygo for a 75th-minute tap-in. Three minutes later, he fired home himself after a lightning counterattack. 🔥 Substitute Endrick won a late penalty, which Kylian Mbappé converted to cap the victory. 💥
Post-match, coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the team’s resilience: \"We reacted perfectly. The rhythm, the chances… this is the Madrid we love!\" 🗣️ The win keeps Madrid hot on Barcelona’s heels, trailing by just one point. 🔍 La Liga’s title race just got SPICY! 🌶️
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Vinicius fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Espanyol in Spanish La Liga
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