(VIDEO) As Real Madrid awaited for Vinicius, Brahim did this and surprised everyone

This Wednesday Real Madrid turned the page after the defeat against Atlético Madrid last weekend and got a solid 2-0 win against Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Brahim Diaz, in the final minutes of the first half, and Joselu, at the start of the second, scored the goals for Los Merengues.

Carlo Ancelotti's team found it difficult to break through the visitors' defensive barriers. They had to work hard and have a lot of patience until they scored the opener. After 47 minutes of the first half, Federico Valverde gave a great pass to Lucas Vazquez, who entered the box on the right sector and sent a precise assist to Brahim Diaz. The attacking midfielder had time to stop the ball and choose the best place to shoot to overcome the resistance of goalkeeper Alvaro Valles.

After the break things were very different. With the advantage, Real Madrid were able to dominate the ball and the field, while Las Palmas had problems to create dangerous situations in search of the equalizer. The second goal came after 9 minutes, when Rodrygo made a great play, dribbled past two rival defenders and sent a floated cross to Joselu, who netted with a good header.

Just two minutes later, Ancelotti decided it was time to include Vinicius Junior in the match. The Brazilian winger had not played for more than a month due to a muscle injury, and came on for Joselu. Although he had some interventions during the time he was on the field, his lack of rhythm was noticeable and he could not make the difference.

Not enough

Last weekend Barcelona took advantage of Real Madrid's defeat against Atlético Madrid and became leaders of the La Liga standings. However, the celebration was short-lived. On Tuesday Los Blaugranas drew 2-2 against Mallorca and, with Wednesday's win against Las Palmas, Real Madrid once again overtook them. But that was not enough to be leaders, as Girona beat Villarreal 2-1 and are at the top.