LaLiga desk: Actual Madrid open two-point hole forward of Barcelona

Actual Madrid at the moment are two factors forward of Barcelona, following a 1-Zero win at Espanyol on Sunday evening.

Los Blancos got here into the sport, understanding {that a} win will see them break free from their rivals, who solely performed a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo a day earlier than.

Casemiro scored the one purpose of the encounter, latching onto Karim Benzema’s beautiful again heel to complete from a detailed vary.

The win noticed Actual climbing as much as 71 factors, with six fixtures left.

Barca host third-placed Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Tuesday, earlier than Actual Madrid host Getafe on Thursday.