Kylian Mbappe stole the show with a sensational brace as Real Madrid defeated Las Palmas 4-1 on Sunday, moving to the top of La Liga. The victory saw Los Blancos overtake Atletico Madrid, who suffered a shock defeat at Leganes, while Barcelona’s draw at Getafe allowed Madrid to reclaim the league lead.
Mbappe, who has been in stellar form recently after a slow start to his Real Madrid career, reached 12 goals for the season, becoming La Liga’s second-top scorer behind Robert Lewandowski. Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes also scored in the commanding win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mbappe, who has now scored 18 goals in all competitions this season, spoke about the importance of the match. “It was a very important game because we knew what had happened yesterday with Atletico and Barca. We wanted to win, and we did,” said the French forward, who is growing into a crucial figure for Madrid in attack.
Real Madrid responded emphatically after Las Palmas took a surprise early lead. Mbappe equalized from the penalty spot after a foul on Rodrygo, and he then scored a stunning second with a brilliant finish into the top corner. Despite having a potential hat-trick ruled out for offside, Madrid continued to dominate, with Rodrygo adding a fourth.
The match also marked the return of David Alaba after a year-long absence due to a serious knee injury, a significant boost for Madrid’s defensive options.
