By Fernando Kallas
MADRID (Reuters) – Brazilian duo Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo put on a show at the Bernabeu Stadium as they both scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 5-1 thrashing of Valencia in LaLiga on Saturday.
Real opened the scoring in the third minute, as full back Dani Carvajal unleashed a volley from the edge of the box and Vinicius extended their lead in the 42nd minute when he attempted a diving header but scored with his shoulder.
Vinicius struck again shortly after halftime with a shot from range and Rodrygo netted twice after that to put a gloss on the scoreline. Striker Hugo Duro scored Valencia’s consolation goal two minutes from time.
Real are second in the standings on 32 points, two behind surprise leaders Girona.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
