Spanish La Liga: Casemiro scores as Real Madrid beat Espanyol to go top with two points

Espanyol 0 - 1 Real Madrid. Photo: GettyImages via ES

Real Madrid got an important 1 - 0 victory over Espanyol after French pro striker Karim Benzema's amazing assist for Casemiro right at the end of the first 45 minutes.

The Los Blancos are now two points ahead of former toppers Barcelona who drew 2 - 2 after a tough game at Celta Vigo.

Zinedine Zidane's side are ahead of Barcelona, thanks to their head-to-head record in the two Clasico encounters this season.

Full-Time: Espanyol 0 - 1 Real Madrid

🏁 FT: @RCDEspanyol 0-1 @realmadriden
⚽ @Casemiro 45'#Emirates | #RMLiga pic.twitter.com/g7eRwVFjGS
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) June 28, 2020

Barca's 2 - 2 draw with Celta Vigo paved the way for Real Madrid to go two points atop the top flight table.

Espanyol's defence stayed strong despite Zidane seeking for more pace by featuring Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo for Isco and Eden Hazard.

Real Madrid recorded their "Fifth win in a row" after beating Espanyol on Sunday 🙌