- Kylian Mbappé scores twice as Real Madrid secure a 4-1 comeback win over Las Palmas.
- The victory moves Real Madrid two points clear of Atlético Madrid in La Liga.
- Goals from Díaz and Rodrygo, plus a red card for Las Palmas, highlight Real’s control.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid overturned a deficit to defeat Las Palmas 4-1 and climb to the top of La Liga.
The visitors stunned the Bernabéu early with Fabio Silva’s close-range strike, but Mbappé equalized from the penalty spot after Sandro Ramírez fouled Rodrygo.
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Brahim Díaz then put Real ahead, finishing from Lucas Vázquez’s pass, before Mbappé delivered a brilliant second goal with a guided finish, marking his 12th league goal of the season.
Rodrygo extended the lead in the 57th minute, converting Fran García’s cutback as Real maintained their dominance. Las Palmas’ woes deepened when substitute Benito Ramírez was sent off following a VAR review of his dangerous studs-up challenge on Vázquez.
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Despite Real having three goals disallowed for offside, including one that denied Mbappé a hat trick, and Jude Bellingham missing several chances, the victory keeps them two points clear of Atlético Madrid, who lost to Leganés on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side now shifts focus to Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Red Bull Salzburg.
