A late goal from Karim Benzema rescued a 1-0 win for Real Madrid at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and allowed the LaLiga leaders to extend their lead at the top of the table.
They are now nine points clear of second-placed Sevilla, who will play 3rd place Real Betis on Sunday.
The Los Blancos looked slow at Vallecas and were almost held to a goalless draw until Benzema and Vinicius Junior worked their magic seven minutes from time.
The France striker found Vinicius with a brilliant through pass and ran into space to receive the ball back and finish from close range with a single touch.
The win sees Madrid open a gap of 9 points between them and 2nd place Sevilla.
