Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Girona on Sunday thanks to a blistering first-half volley by Luka Modric and a late Vinicius Jr strike as they snapped a three-game winless run and moved up to second place in LaLiga behind Barcelona.

Real Madrid defeated Girona 2-0 at the Bernabeu to them level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.  Scorers: Modrić 41', Vini Jr. 83'The opening goal came just four minutes before

Real Madrid's 2-0 win lifted them to 54 points after 25 games, drawing them level with Barcelona, who also secured a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas on Saturday. Atletico Madrid is third with 53 points after winning Valencia 3-0 on Saturday. The race for the La Liga title is intensifying as the season moves forward.