Vinicius Junior inspired Real Madrid to a 3-2 win over city rivals atletico Madrid to keep up their la Liga title chase.
Athletico Madrid took the lead on the night with a well taken goal by Ademola Lookman following an excellent layoff by Guillano Simeone in the first half.
Real Madrid came roaring back in the first half and soon equalized via a Vinicius Junior penalty before Federico Valverde extended the lead.
Athletico Madrid came back on level terms through a stunning strike by Nahuel Molina which left goalkeeper Andriy Lunin well beaten.
Vinicius Junior however had the final say with an excellent curling effort to put real Madrid ahead on the night.
A red card for Federico Valverde eventually did not matter much as Los Blancos held on for the win that leaves them four points behind Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title.
Athletico Madrid on the other hand remain in fourth place with a Copa Del Rey final against Real Sociedad to look forward to.
