Real Madrid Extend Lead at the Top of La Liga Rodrygo Bags Brace to Secure Victory over Athletic Club

Real Madrid continued their dominance at the top of La Liga, defeating Athletic Club 2-0 on Sunday. The Brazilian forward, Rodrygo, was the star of the show, scoring two magnificent goals to secure all three points for Los Blancos.

The win extends Real Madrid's lead at the top of the table to eight points. Their closest rivals, Barcelona, will need a strong performance in their upcoming matches to close the gap.

Rodrygo's Dazzling Performance

Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in style early in the first half. He picked up a loose ball and unleashed a powerful strike that rocketed into the top corner of the net. His second goal came later in the second half, a clinical finish that sealed the win for Real Madrid.

Athletic Club's Missed Opportunity

Athletic Club, currently sitting in fourth place, were hoping to gain ground on the top teams in the league. However, Rodrygo's brilliance proved too much to overcome. Despite the loss, Athletic Club remains in a strong position to secure a Champions League spot for next season.

Real Madrid's Focus Shifts to Champions League

With their lead at the top of La Liga solidified, Real Madrid can now turn their attention to the Champions League. They are set to face Manchester City in the quarter-finals, a highly anticipated clash between two European giants.