Mbappé Shines as Real Madrid Takes Top Spot with Four-Goal Comeback
Kylian Mbappé starred on Sunday, scoring twice as Real Madrid overturned an early deficit to secure a commanding 4-1 win over Las Palmas, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga.
Real Madrid surpassed Atlético Madrid, who suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Leganés on Saturday, and now leads the table with 46 points, two ahead of their city rivals. Barcelona sits seven points behind after drawing 1-1 with Getafe.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side was stunned early when Fabio Silva converted a cross from Sandro within 25 seconds of kickoff. However, Madrid quickly responded, with Mbappé equalizing from the penalty spot in the 18th minute after Rodrygo was fouled.
Brahim Diaz scored in the 33rd minute to give Madrid the lead, and Mbappé added a stunning first-touch goal three minutes later from Rodrygo’s cross. Rodrygo completed the scoring with a counterattack goal in the 57th minute.
Las Palmas finished the game with 10 men after substitute Benito Ramírez was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Lucas Vázquez in the 64th minute.
