Updated On: 03 February, 2026 08:27 AM IST | Barcelona | AFP
Kylian Mbappe struck a dramatic 100th-minute penalty as Real Madrid edged nine-man Rayo Vallecano 2-1 to cut Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to one point. Vinicius Junior scored early for Madrid, but Jude Bellingham limped off injured, while two red cards hurt Rayo before Mbappe sealed the win late on

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe (left) celebrates his goal with teammate Vinicius Junior on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash.
Los Blancos cut Barcelona’s lead back to one point at the top of the table after the Spanish champions beat Elche on Saturday. Vinicius Junior scored early on for Madrid after Jude Bellingham limped off with a hamstring injury which is expected to keep him out for around a month.