Real Madrid have secured a hard-fought victory over arch-rivals Barcelona in the latest round of La Liga action. The match saw Real Madrid come out on top with a 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The game was full of tension and drama as both teams fought tooth and nail for possession throughout the first half. However, it was Real Madrid who were able to find the breakthrough in the 68th minute when Vinicius Junior found the back of the net.

Barcelona, who had dominated much of the match, were unable to find a way through the Real Madrid defense and the score remained 1-0 until the final whistle. Real Madrid's win means they sit in second place in the table ahead of their next fixture against Espanyol on Saturday.

In other news, Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The England international struck in the 44th minute to secure a comfortable win for the Reds.

Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Timo Werner has been sent off during the Blues' 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. The German forward received a straight red card in the 69th minute after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Sergio Aguero.

Overall, it was a busy week for football fans as the Premier League and La Liga continued to churn out exciting matches. With the Champions League group stages now underway, we can only look forward to more thrilling action from the world of football.