Madrid, Spain — May 3, 2026 Real Madrid wins against Espanyol as Barcelona leads La Liga Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Espanyol on Sunday, while Barcelona extended their La Liga lead to 11 points with a 2-1 win against Osasuna the day before.
Vinicius Jr. Shines for Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior was the standout performer for Real Madrid, scoring both goals in the 55th and 66th minutes to secure the win against Espanyol. The Brazilian forward’s brace ensured his team maintained pressure on league leaders Barcelona, though the gap remains significant with only four matches left in the season.
David Alaba, a key defender for Real Madrid, was notably absent from the starting lineup, spending the match on the bench. Meanwhile, David Affengruber was substituted out in the 58th minute, though the reasons for the change were not specified in the verified reports.
Barcelona’s Commanding Position
Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Saturday further solidified their position at the top of La Liga. With an 11-point lead over Real Madrid, the Catalans are now heavy favorites to clinch the title. The next highly anticipated clash between the two rivals is scheduled for Sunday at Camp Nou, a match that could further shape the title race.
Despite Real Madrid’s recent win, their chances of overtaking Barcelona appear slim unless the league leaders suffer an unexpected collapse in the final weeks of the season.