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Kylian Mbappe’s exceptional performance, which included two goals, saw Real Madrid to a comeback 4-1 victory over Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday evening. The win lifted the champions to the top of the standings, leapfrogging Atletico Madrid, who were stunned 1-0 at lowly Leganes on Saturday.
Real Madrid found themselves trailing just 25 seconds into the match as Fabio Silva scored for Las Palmas, exploiting the defensive frailties of Lucas Vazquez. However, Mbappe equalized from the penalty spot in the 18th minute after Rodrygo was fouled inside the box by a Las Palmas defender.
Brahim Diaz gave Real Madrid the lead in the 33rd minute, reacting quickly to turn in a rebound after a sharp shot from Mbappe forced a save from the Las Palmas goalkeeper. Mbappe extended their advantage just three minutes later with a fine first-time effort into the top corner from a cross by Rodrygo.
Rodrygo sealed the win with a fourth goal on a quick counter-attack in the 57th minute, finishing off a move orchestrated by Mbappe and Fran Garcia. Las Palmas’ woes were compounded when substitute Benito Ramirez received a straight red card for a studs-up tackle on Lucas Vazquez in the 64th minute.
Real Madrid’s victory marked a triumphant return to LaLiga action after a dramatic cup campaign. Despite a shaky start, Mbappe’s brilliance and Rodrygo’s cleverness helped the team overcome their defensive frailties and secure a convincing win.
The victory lifts Real Madrid to the top of the LaLiga table, two points clear of Atletico Madrid and seven points ahead of Barcelona, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe. Mbappe’s outstanding performance earned him the MVP award, capping his reputation as one of the world’s top players.
In a heartwarming moment, David Alaba made his return to the pitch after over a year, receiving a warm applause from the Bernabeu crowd. The match also saw Endrick and Chema make their appearances, adding to the excitement of the evening.
Despite some controversy surrounding offside calls, including a baffling decision that denied Mbappe a first-half hat-trick, Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory was an evidence to their strength and resilience. With Mbappe leading the charge, the team looks poised to dominate the LaLiga landscape for the coming weeks.
