Real Madrid secured a dramatic victory over Valencia in La Liga, with the match being decided in the final minutes. Vinícius Júnior was sent off after reacting violently towards rival goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Jude Bellingham made amends for missing a penalty by snatching 10-man Real Madrid a 2-1 victory at Valencia on Friday to take them top of La Liga after winger Vinicius Junior was sent off.

The suspension is a blow to a Real Madrid side that managed just two wins in the four matches Vinícius Júnior missed due to injury this season. The winger leads the team with 14 goals across all competitions and is Carlo Ancelotti's best player in almost every match he plays.

Winning FIFA's 'The Best' award for 2024 has made Vinicius Junior the highest paid player at Real Madrid. Last week's triumph for the Brazil attacker will see a new bonus triggered in his contract. AS says Vini Jr 's deal to 2027 is worth €15m-a-year, which he originally signed in 2022.

Late strikes from Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham earned 10-man Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Valencia on Friday as the visitors moved top of the LaLiga standings.

Jude Bellingham missed a penalty but scored a late winner and Vinicius Jr. was sent off as 10-man Real Madrid came from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 and return to the top of La Liga. Hugo Duro put the home side ahead in the first half but Real scored twice in the last few minutes,