Real Madrid close gap on Barcelona with 2-0 win over Villarreal in La Liga

KATHMANDU: Defending champions Real Madrid have caught up with league leaders Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga.

On Saturday night, Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Villarreal, adding three valuable points to their tally.

With this win, Real Madrid now have 21 points from 9 matches. Barcelona, who also have 21 points, are at the top of the table but have played one fewer game.

This defeat marks Villarreal’s second loss of the season, leaving them in third place with 17 points.

In the 14th minute, captain Luka Modrić delivered a cross that Federico Valverde converted, giving Real Madrid an early lead.

In the 73rd minute, Vinícius Júnior sealed the victory by scoring from a pass by Federico Valverde.