Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid (2:0) in a match in which Madrid scored twice at the end.

Real rises to the first place – Barcelona, ​​a tough match with Espanyol

Carlo Ancelotti’s side were able to get a foothold at the Estadio Jose Sorrilla against 15th-placed (at the time of the game) Real Valladolid.

The champion of Spain and Europe almost eliminated the team, which was looked after by Ronaldo Nazario, but in the end “los blancos” got a shot from 11 meters under the dictates of the central match after consultation with VAR.

Sergio Leon (Real Valladolid forward) received a straight red, and Karim Benzema converted the penalty (83rd minute).

The same Karim Benzema (min. 89) doubled the advantage of the guests and also established the final score of the meeting.

If “Barcelona” wins the match against “Espanyol”, the Catalans will return to the first position in the rating.

Other results of the day

Getafe – Mallorca 2-0

Cadiz – Almeria 1-1

Celta Vigo – Sevilla 1-1

Program of stage No. 15

December 31st

15:00 FC Barcelona – Espanyol

17:15 Real Sociedad – Osasuna

17:15 Villarreal – Valencia

La Liga standings

1. Real Madrid 38 points (15 mJ)

2. FC Barcelona 37p (14 mJ)

3. Atletico Madrid 27 points (15 points)

4. Real Sociedad 26p (14 mJ)

5. Athletic Club Bilbao 25 ​​points (15 meters)

6. Real Betis 25p (15 mJ)