BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior went off the bench to set up one goal and score another as Real Madrid topped a tenacious Espanyol 4-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday.

Vinicius Junior's decisive impact helped Real Madrid come from behind to beat a determined Espanyol side 4-1 on Saturday and move a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Vinicius Junior set up Brazilian team-mate Rodrygo for a tap in to put the hosts ahead. Vinicius then scored from a breakaway, slotting past Joan Garcia with ease. Kylian Mbappe completed the comeback with a penalty in injury time, after Endrick was brought down in the area.

Real Madrid had Vinicius Junior to thank as they came from behind to beat Espanyol 4-1 on Saturday. Thibaut Courtois' unfortunate own goal early in the second half put the pressure on, but Madrid responded by bringing Vinicius off the bench and were celebrating Dani Carvajal's equaliser just moments later.

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