Vinicius Junior set up Brazilian team-mate Rodrygo for a tap in to put the hosts ahead. Vinicius then scored from a breakaway, slotting past Joan Garcia with ease. Kylian Mbappe completed the comeback with a penalty in injury time, after Endrick was brought down in the area.

Real Madrid are continuing to keep in touch with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. Despite a scare, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have come through against Espanyol, winning 4-1 at the

Vinícius Júnior has set up one goal and scored another as Real Madrid topped a tenacious Espanyol 4-1 in the Spanish league.

Vinicius Junior came off the bench to score a goal and assisted Rodrygo for another. Kylian Mbappe scored from a penalty too.

Vinicius Junior's commitment has reportedly come under scrutiny by some at Real Madrid, even after he found the net again in the victory over Real Sociedad.

The comprehensive victory was Real Madrid’s 38th consecutive La Liga game without defeat, their last loss in the competition coming just under a year ago, against Atletico Madrid in023.

Real Madrid were shocked when they fell behind in the early stages of the second half in their match against Espanyol. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have rallied back at the Santiago Bernabeu,

Vinicius Júnior has set up one goal and scored another as Real Madrid topped a tenacious Espanyol 4-1 in the Spanish league

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Vinicius Jr came off the bench to score once and set up another goal to steer champions Real Madrid to a 4-1 fightback victory over Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday.

Vinícius rested in the first half as Carlo Ancelotti rotated his attacking bunch. But the coach sent the Brazil forward on immediately after Espanyol leveled. Vinícius then took