Real Madrid get quality from young stars Brahim Diaz, Mariano Diaz in narrow win vs. Villarreal

Gareth Bale was not on the pitch but it didn't matter for Real Madrid, defeating an inspired Villarreal side 3-2 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid edged past Villarreal 3-2 at the Bernabeu in a slow-paced, late-season La Liga encounter. Mariano Diaz shot Madrid in front inside 85 seconds and a familiar defensive slackness allowed Gerard Moreno to equalise soon afterwards, but Jesus Vallejo had Zinedine Zidane's side back in front by the break. After Mariano scored again early in the second half, the pace of the game dropped even further, with both teams having chances to score before Villarreal substitute Jaume Costa curled in...

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