Mbappe Shines as Real Madrid Go Top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Las Palmas 4-1 to top La Liga. Rodrygo and Diaz also score in a dominant display at the Bernabeu.

Mbappe Stars as Real Madrid Go Top with Win Over Las Palmas

Kylian Mbappe stole the show yet again, scoring twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Las Palmas 4-1 and leapfrog Atletico Madrid to the top of La Liga. The French superstar dazzled, even as Real had three goals ruled out and Las Palmas finished with 10 men in a match packed with action, drama, and a touch of controversy.

Las Palmas Take Shock Lead

The Bernabeu was stunned early on as Fabio Silva capitalised on a rare defensive lapse from Real Madrid to fire the visitors ahead with a close-range strike. It wasn’t in the script, but credit to Las Palmas for daring to dream – even if it was short-lived.

Mbappe Levels from the Spot

Real Madrid quickly got back on track, and who else but Kylian Mbappe to lead the charge? After Sandro Ramirez clumsily fouled Rodrygo in the box, Mbappe stepped up and coolly converted the penalty to bring the hosts level. One down, plenty more to come.

Brahim and Mbappe Turn the Tide

Carlo Ancelotti’s men didn’t waste any time taking control. Lucas Vazquez slid a perfect pass to Brahim Diaz, who calmly slotted home to give Real the lead. Then, Mbappe provided a moment of pure class, guiding the ball into the far corner with an exquisite finish for his second of the night and 12th La Liga goal of the season. By half-time, Real Madrid were firmly in command at 3-1.

VAR Drama: Las Palmas See Red

Things went from bad to worse for Las Palmas when halftime substitute Benito Ramirez was sent off for a dangerous studs-up challenge on Lucas Vazquez. Initially shown a yellow card, the referee upgraded it to a red after consulting VAR. For Las Palmas, it was all downhill from there.

Next Stop: Champions League

Real Madrid now turn their focus to the Champions League, where they’ll host Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday. If Mbappe and Co. can carry this form into Europe, they’ll be a handful for anyone.