Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-0, delaying Barcelona's potential La Liga title celebration. The win means Barcelona must wait at least another week to secure the championship, with the two rivals set to meet in next Sunday's El Clásico.
The Brazilian winger opened the scoring in the first half and added a second after the break to seal the victory for Carlo Ancelotti's side. Real Madrid now trail Barcelona by 12 points with six games remaining, but the result ensures the title race remains mathematically alive until the derby.
Barcelona could have clinched the title with a win in their previous match, but their draw, combined with Real Madrid's victory, keeps the suspense alive. The Catalan side will now have the opportunity to win the league at the Santiago Bernabéu if they defeat their arch-rivals next weekend.