Real Madrid overcame rivals Barcelona with a 3-1 win at the Bernabeu to go three points clear at the top of LaLiga on Sunday.
The LaLiga champions went into an early 2-0 lead through Karim Benzema and Federico Valverde before a Ferran Torres goal started a Barca fightback late on. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) However, Carlo Ancelotti's side sealed the victory in stoppage-time with a Rodrygo penalty.
The result compounded a miserable week for Xavi Hernandez who saw his side lose ground in the league title race after slipping to a disappointing Champions League draw in midweek.
Madrid remain unbeaten in LaLiga this season and go top with 25 points with Barca in second place on 22 points. The hosts took the lead after 12 minutes through a swift counter attack which saw Benzema tap home after Marc-Andre ter Stegen blocked Vinícius Junior's effort.