Real Madrid kept pace in the La Liga title race with a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday, but the performance raised as many questions as it answered.The result came after table leaders FC Barcelona had moved seven points clear earlier in the day with a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, leaving Madrid needing a response to stay in contention.Atletico started sharper and took the lead in the 33rd minute when Ademola Lookman finished off a well-worked move, exposing gaps in Madrid’s defensive structure. Diego Simeone’s side looked more organised and created the better chances in the first half.Madrid’s response came quickly after the break. Vinicius Junior converted a penalty in the 52nd minute after Brahim Diaz was brought down, before Federico Valverde put them ahead in the 55th minute following a defensive error.But the lack of control remained a concern. Nahuel Molina equalised in the 66th minute with a long-range strike, punishing Madrid’s inability to manage transitions. The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute when Vinicius struck again, finishing a move created by substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold.Valverde’s red card in the 77th minute gave Atletico hope, but Madrid held on under late pressure to secure the points.While the win keeps Madrid in touch with Barcelona, the performance underlined a recurring issue. They remain reliant on moments of individual quality rather than sustained control, something that could prove costly as the title race tightens.