Spain's 2-1 comeback win over hosts Las Palmas helped Real Madrid extend their unbeaten streak to 15 matches in La Liga.
For the fourth consecutive La Liga game, Real Madrid took all three points thanks to a late goal. Vinicius Junior and Aurelien Tchouameni scored to put the home team top of the table, at least until Girona face Celta Vigo on Sunday, January 28.
Vinicius Junior (left) celebrates scoring the equalizer for Real Madrid against Las Palmas at Gran Canaria Stadium, Canary Islands, Spain, La Liga round 22 on January 27, 2024. Photo: EFE
Las Palmas surprised everyone by opening the scoring in the 52nd minute, when former Barca striker Sandro Ramirez crossed from the right into the penalty area for midfielder Javier Munoz to shoot with one touch into the near corner. The goal from the "old man" woke Real up, before the stars spoke up.
The visitors equalised in the 65th minute when midfielder Eduardo Camavinga chipped the ball down the left side of the penalty area for Vinicius Junior to volley into the far corner with his left foot. Real did not celebrate long, but instead took the ball back to the middle of the pitch to resume play. They did not create many chances, but still scored a second goal from a set piece. Toni Kroos took a corner from the right for Tchouameni to cut in and head into the far corner to seal a 2-1 victory.
Real Madrid struggled in this match, missing midfielder Jude Bellingham through suspension, while Federico Valverde, Luka Modric and Tchouameni were only on the bench. The absence of these midfielders meant the visitors lost control of the game, with just 49% possession.
Striker Vinicius Junior (in white shirt) surrounded by Las Palmas players. Photo: Marca
Real were not dominant until they conceded, and they even escaped a penalty in the 30th minute, when midfielder Dani Ceballos kicked defender Sergi Cardona in the visitors' penalty area. Referee Soto Grado did not give a penalty, and VAR did not intervene in the situation. Recently, Real have been accused by many people of referee bias, including coach Xavi Hernandez.
The game turned around when Valverde and Tchouameni came on, with Real taking control of the game while Las Palmas retreated to preserve the score. When they fell behind, the home team fought back, but it was too late.
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