Real Madrid kept Barcelona's La Liga title celebration on hold by beating Espanyol 2–0 away on Sunday, reducing the gap between the two sides to 11 points with four games remaining. Vinícius Jr. was the standout performer, scoring both goals in the second half — first after a slick one-two before beating three defenders, then finishing off a clever Jude Bellingham flick. The result sets up a pivotal El Clásico next Sunday at the Camp Nou, where Barcelona can clinch their 29th Spanish league title if they avoid defeat, while Real Madrid will look to close the gap further.