Real Madrid returned to the top of the La Liga standings after beating Las Palmas (2:1) in the 22nd round in Spain.

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Las Palmas – Real Madrid 1-2 – The formation of Carlo Ancelotti, the new leader of Spain

Real Madrid continue their fight for the La Liga title after a victory at Las Palmas.

Despite leading 1-0 after Javier Munoz’s 53rd-minute strike, Carlo Ancelotti’s side got back into the game thanks to Vinicius Junior’s 65th-minute equaliser.

The result changed in the 84th minute after Chuameni’s goal, which brought Madrid a fifth consecutive victory in the championship.

La Liga standings

1. Real Madrid – 54 p

2. Girona – 52 p

3. Barcelona – 44 p

4. Atletico Madrid – 41 points

5. Athletic Bilbao – 41 p

6. Real Sociedad – 36 p