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La Liga: Vinicius brace helps Real Madrid beat Espanyol; Betis thrash Oviedo

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Catalonia | May 4, 2026 8:52:48 AM IST
La Liga 2025-26 fixtures saw Real Madrid and Real Betis register convincing wins in their respective matches, strengthening their positions in the standings.

Real Madrid claimed three points against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. The Los Blancos secured a 2-0 win over Espanyol, with Vinicius Junior emerging as the star of the match.

The Brazilian forward scored both goals, finding the net in the second half to ensure all three points for the visitors. Madrid controlled possession for large parts of the game and created multiple chances, but it was Vinicius's clinical finishing that made the difference.

In another fixture, Real Betis outclassed Real Oviedo 3-0 in a dominant display. Cucho Hernandez led the charge with a brace, scoring in the 22nd and 58th minutes, while Abde Ezzalzouli added a third goal just before halftime to put the game beyond Oviedo's reach. Betis were in control throughout the contest, showcasing attacking flair and defensive solidity.

Following these results, Barcelona continue to lead the points table with 88 points from 34 matches. Real Madrid strengthened their hold on second place with 77 points, while Villarreal and Atletico Madrid occupy third and fourth positions with 68 and 63 points, respectively. Real Betis climbed to fifth place with 53 points after their emphatic win.

Espanyol remain in the mid-table positions, while Real Oviedo continue to struggle at the bottom end of the standings.

As the season heads towards its final phase, the race for European qualification spots remains intense, with several teams still in contention, while the relegation battle continues to heat up. (ANI)

 
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