La Liga: Real Madrid Survives Early Scare, Beats Almeria 3-2

Real Madrid snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Almeria in a nail-biting La Liga clash on Sunday.

The game wasn’t all sunshine and roses for Los Blancos, but they showed character and determination to come back from a two-goal deficit and secure the win. Here are some key takeaways:

Real Madrid received a first-half shock after Almeria stunned the Bernabéu faithful by racing into a 2-0 lead before the break. Largie Ramazani and Edgar Gonzalez were the unlikely heroes for the visitors, leaving Real Madrid with a mountain to climb.

The second half,  however, saw a transformed Real Madrid.

Jude Bellingham pulled one back from the penalty spot early on, sparking a comeback. Vinicius Junior then equalized with a controversial goal before Dani Carvajal, the unlikely hero, headed home a dramatic 99th-minute winner to send the Bernabéu erupting!

Sportxparte reports that there was a VAR controversy: The game was not without its fair share of drama. Vinicius’ equalizing goal was heavily scrutinized, with Almeria claiming offside. VAR upheld the goal, however, leaving the visitors feeling aggrieved.

Despite the rollercoaster of emotions, Real Madrid showed great resilience to come back from behind and snatch the win. This victory demonstrates their title credentials and their ability to grind out results even when things aren’t going their way.

While Almeria can take heart from their spirited performance, the late collapse will be a bitter pill to swallow. They remain at the bottom of the table and face a tough battle to avoid relegation.