Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid star scores brilliant solo goal against Espanyol

• Vinicius Junior scored one of Real Madrid's three goals against Espanyol
• The goal was Vinicius Junior's 19th strike in all competion so far this season
• Current;y, he is the most fouled player in La Liga and is constantly targeted in every game

Vinicius Junior was the catalyst for the three points as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 in La Liga on Saturday.

Espanyol were looking for their first win at the Bernabeu since 1996 and they got off to a flier when Joselu put them in front.

But Brazil star Vinicius produced a surging run and lethal finish to pull the champions level.

Eder Militao's header completed the turnaround and Madrid could have added more goals in the second half, with Rodrygo hitting the crossbar from a free-kick.

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Eventually Marco Asensio tucked away the third in stoppage time after a fine run and pass from defender Nacho Fernandez.

How did Vinicius score

Stirred by Espanyol's goal, Madrid quickly improved in the early afternoon spring sun, and Vinicius fired them level with a superb solo effort of his own.

The Brazilian winger cut inside from the left and drove home to net his 19th goal of the season across all competitions.

Vinicius slams La Liga refereeing

Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior is not happy with the refereeing in La Liga.

The Brazilian winger hit out at the officiating, after Real Madrid's victory over Espanyol.

Vinicius was on the scoresheet as Los Blancos won 3-1, but also received a yellow card during the encounter.

The card didn't sit well with the Brazilian who believes that referees punish him far more than the players who foul him, Goal reported.

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Vinicius Junior is not happy with the way La Liga is handling matters, Sports Brief reported.

The Real Madrid forward took aim at the league after he was racially abused by Real Valladolid fans.

Vini Jr criticised the league for failing to take action, saying that they allowed racists to continue attending games.