Real Madrid Keep Pressure On Atletico Madrid after Granada victory

Real Madrid recorded a 4-1 win over Granada to Keep more pressure On Atletico Madrid in the chase of the La Liga title.

Real Madrid Keep Pressure On Atletico Madrid after Granada victory
Zidane celebrate with players

Zinedine Zidane’s men are still keeping tails on Atletico Madrid after their 4-1 thrashing of Granada on Thursday to reduce the gap to two points at the top of the La Liga table.

With just two games now left play, a draw or defeat on the part of Zidane's men would have given the Rojiblancos the chance to win the title on Sunday by beating Osasuna but goals from Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Alvaro Odriozola and Karim Benzema secured a comfortable victory at Los Carmenes. 

"We're still in it, there are two games left, we have to deliver and today we delivered." Zidane echoed.

"We can only keep putting pressure on Atletico and hope they don't win both of their games, we are close, there is no margin for error." Thibaut Courtois added. 

Anything can happen within the space of time. The Red and Whites could still be crowned champions this weekend if they overcome Osasuna and Los Blancos fail to win away at Athletic Bilbao but the Spanish title race has been full of surprises and still, nothing is guaranteed.

Miguel Gutierrez, the 19-year-old started at right-back and gave a spectacular assist for Modric's opener while the 20-year-old Marvin Park played at the opposite and made the recovery that led to the 20-year-old Rodrygo adding a second. 

The former Madrid star and Manager has been as loyal as ever to his ageing core this season but necessity has forced him to turn to look elsewhere and it is still to be seen whether he shows more trust in the likes of Miguel and Marvin in future.  

Commenting on the incredible performances on the field of play by the three youngsters, Zinedine said: "They did well from the start, they want to play.",

"They want to show their quality and that's what they have done."

The veterans also delivered too, the 35-year-old Luka Modric adding a goal to another instrumental performance, in what was his 55th appearance of the season and Karim Benzema scored his 29th goal of the campaign and 22nd in La Liga, which leaves him two short of his record. 

Who would slip for the other to take advantage? Would it be the Rojiblancos, Los Blancos or the Catalans?

Barcelona is still not out of the equation even with their draw with Levante because the Spanish La Liga is full of surprises.

The two games left will be a decider for the three clubs.