Real Madrid back on top after cruising past Granada

Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in La Liga on Saturday with a convincing 2-0 victory over struggling Granada at the Santiago Bernabéu. The triumph was secured through the stellar performance of Brazilian forward Rodrygo, who continued his impressive run of form by netting a crucial goal.

Starting the match having temporarily slipped to second place following Girona’s unexpected 2-1 upset over Valencia earlier in the day, Real Madrid quickly regained their position at the summit of La Liga. First-half goals from Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo’s second-half strike propelled them back to the top, courtesy of their superior head-to-head record.

Under the guidance of manager Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid extended their unbeaten streak to 13 matches across all competitions, a run that began after their September defeat in the derby against Atlético. The hosts asserted dominance early in the game, with the breakthrough occurring in the 26th minute when Toni Kroos orchestrated a brilliant play, allowing former Manchester City player Diaz to calmly lift the ball over Granada’s backup goalkeeper, André Ferreira.

Granada struggled to mount a comeback in the second half as Real Madrid patiently controlled possession. The decisive moment came just before the hour mark when Ferreira saved Jude Bellingham’s initial attempt, only for Rodrygo to emphatically convert the rebound. Bellingham’s appeals for a first-half penalty after a robust challenge went unanswered.

Late in the game, Federico Valverde came close to adding a third goal, but his effort was thwarted by a remarkable one-handed save from Ferreira. The victory propelled Real Madrid to the summit of La Liga, securing their fifth consecutive league win and maintaining their impressive form in the competition.