Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga thanks to a stoppage-time penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé. Vinicius Jr gave Madrid an early lead in the 16th minute with a curling shot into the top corner, but Rayo Vallecano equalised shortly after halftime through Jorge de Frutos, who finished a header from Alvaro Garcia in the 49th minute.
The visitors were reduced to 10 men when Pathe Ciss received a red card for a reckless tackle on Dani Ceballos. The match appeared set to end in a draw until Nobel Mendy’s late challenge on Brahim Diaz earned Real Madrid a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time, with Mbappé calmly converting to secure all three points.
Earlier concerns over Mbappé’s fitness arose after he was diagnosed with a left knee sprain, prompting Real Madrid to confirm that his recovery will be closely monitored. Despite the injury scare, the forward returned to make a decisive impact, delighting fans worldwide and sparking a social media “Get Well Soon” trend celebrating the star player’s contribution.
