Mbappe injury-time penalty gives Real laboured win

Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in stoppage time as Real Madrid laboured to a narrow win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano.

Nobel Mendy's foul on Brahim Diaz in the 98th minute gave Mbappe the chance to put Real to within one point of Barcelona in the La Liga title race.

Vinicius Junior had opened the scoring for Real early on, a few minutes after Jude Bellingham had been forced off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Rayo Vallecano fought back, and levelled just after the break through Jorge de Frutos.

Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga hit the woodwork for Real, while Vallecano were reduced to 10 men with 10 minutes of normal time to go when Pathe Cisse was shown a straight red card for a crude challenge on Dani Cebellos.

The home fans had been agitated at times before Mbappe scored from the spot, and there was time for more drama when Pep Chavarria was shown a second yellow card and dismissed in the 103rd minute.

Source: BBC