Real Madrid move two points clear of Barcelona as La Liga title race toughens

Real Madrid have successfully overtaken Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table after sealing a 1-0 victory over Espanyol on Sunday.

The Madrid giants who started the day a point behind Barca, moved two points clear of their rivals, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo over the weekend.

A goal by Casemiro assisted by Karim Benzema just before half time was enough to secure all three points for Real at Espanyol.

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With six game left, Real are fighting to take the title from defending champion Barca.

On his sublime assist that led to the winning goal, Benzema said: “That was a good assist but the more important thing was Casemiro’s goal. For me that is football. This is how I see football and do things as they come.”

Barca are playing against Atletico Madrid next while Real are hosting Getafe.

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