Vinicius helps Real overcome Rayo, Getafe stun Atletico

Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years with Barca leading the pack on 5/ points, ahead of second-placed Real on goal difference with Atletico in third on 56 points

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Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Los Blancos rose one point above Atletico Madrid after their surprise 2-1 defeat by Getafe earlier on, while Barca's match on Saturday was postponed because of the death of a club doctor.

Carlo Ancelotti's side produced a solid, if not spectacular, performance to get the better of their local rivals, ahead of the huge Champions League derby clash against Atletico Madrid beckoning on Wednesday.

Only one point separates Spain's three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years with Barcelona leading the pack on 57 points, ahead of second-placed Real on goal difference with Atletico in third on 56 points.

The Italian coach brought Jude Bellingham back into the starting line-up after suspension, but left Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rudiger out entirely because of a knee issue and illness respectively.

However the duo are expected to return to face Atletico in the last 16 second leg clash.