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Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Almeria after VAR controversy

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Almeria, with Dani Carvajal scoring the decisive goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.

This win propelled Real Madrid to the top of the LaLiga standings with 51 points, two points ahead of Girona.

Almeria took an early 2-0 lead, but Real Madrid rallied in the second half, with Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr applying pressure.

There were several controversial decisions, including a disallowed goal for Almeria and a contentious VAR review for Real Madrid’s equalizer, which sparked heated reactions from both teams.

Almeria’s Gonzalo Melero felt they were unjustly treated, while Carvajal believed the decisions were correct. Ultimately, Real Madrid celebrated their hard-fought victory, acknowledging the crucial support of their fans.