Valencia and Real Madrid ended in a 2-2 draw, with Vinicius scoring two goals to secure an exciting result for Los Blancos and quieting the Mestalla crowd.

In a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Vinicius Jr came to the rescue for Real Madrid with a brilliant brace, ensuring they salvaged a point against Valencia. The La Liga leaders were left stunned as Valencia managed to score two goals in just three minutes, turning the game on its head.

The emotions were running high for both teams, with Vinicius returning to the stadium where he had previously been subjected to racist abuse in May 2023. However, he started the game by applauding a ceremony held to honor the victims of a tragic apartment block fire in Valencia last week.

Right from the start, the Mestella crowd made their presence felt and their support paid off when Valencia took the lead with a quick-fire double. Hugo Duro opened the scoring after some determined play from the home team, combined with a stroke of luck. Shortly after, Dani Carvajal’s mistake gifted Roman Yaremchuk another goal, leaving Real Madrid trailing.

But Vinicius was not to be outdone. Just before the end of the first half, he gave his team a lifeline with a crucial goal. In a powerful statement, he celebrated by performing the Black power salute in front of the Valencia fans.

In the second half, Vinicius continued to shine and headed in the equalizer for Real Madrid. The match ended in a draw, thanks in part to a late penalty that was correctly overturned by VAR. This result means that Girona and Barcelona have the opportunity to close the gap on Real Madrid, with the leaders’ advantage potentially reduced to four and six points respectively if their opponents win in tomorrow’s matches.