Mbappe Shines As Real Madrid Thrash Las Palmas

Real Madrid defeated Las Palmas 4-1 to move into the top of La Liga on Sunday, under the leadership of Kylian Mbappe, who scored twice and produced a brilliant performance.

Los Blancos enjoyed a perfect weekend, overtaking Atletico Madrid by two points after their neighbours slipped up with a shock defeat at Leganes on Saturday, while Barcelona, third, could only draw at Getafe.

After making a shaky start to life at Real Madrid after completing his summer-long dream move from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has returned to top form in recent weeks.

The 26-year-old reached 12 league goals with his brace, becoming the Spanish league’s second top-scorer behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, with Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes also on target.

Mbappe explained to Real Madrid TV that the game was crucial because “we knew what had happened yesterday, with Atletico and Barca, we wanted to win,” and it was.

“We started badly, letting in a goal (so early) … but the reaction was top.

” We got the ball forward, quickly, attacking the spaces and with quality, we scored a lot of goals… we’re happy because we’re leaders. “

Mbappe has 18 goals for the season in 30 appearances across all competitions, and is looking increasingly crucial for his side in attack.

Vinicius Junior was suspended, but the French forward at Santiago Bernabeu caught the attention with a strong performance.

” I am very happy, I have adapted to the team and I can play how I want, with my team-mates, with personality, “continued Mbappe.

We are all having fun, I believe.

Barcelona beat Madrid last week in the Spanish Super Cup final, which gave the team some boos when they played at home in the Copa del Rey in midweek.

Mbappe urged the fans to unite and support the team in an Instagram post on social media site.

” I think we have to be united, and like that, we can go for all the trophies, “he explained.

In just over 30 seconds, Las Palmas opened Madrid’s defense with a quick move before taking a surprise lead.

Fabio Silva was able to get the finishing touch from close range when Sandro Ramirez crossed for him.

Strong response

Madrid hit back strongly, with Diaz shooting wide when he should have scored, and Mbappe’s fierce effort tipped away by Jasper Cillessen.

After Sandro clumsily felled Rodrygo, Mbappe faced harsh criticism after missing two penalties toward the end of 2024.

The striker was involved in Madrid’s second goal, with the rebound from his saved shot falling to Lucas Vazquez, who squared for Diaz to convert.

After Rodrygo cut the ball back, Mbappe hit the ball back with a fine finish that arced into the top corner.

Mbappe initially believed he had already scored a hat-trick before the break, but the build-up saw the goal ruled as improper.

When Jude Bellingham should have scored early in the second half, Madrid’s fourth goal was not far away.

After Mbappe played the left-back in, Rodrygo scored from Fran Garcia’s low cross.

As Madrid continued to dominate, Bellingham and Fede Valverde had their strikes ruled out for offside, and they were able to bring back David Alaba as a replacement after more than a year without a serious knee injury.

” (Alaba) is a player who can help us a lot, you don’t know how much it means for us to have him back on the pitch with us, “Madrid’s Dani Ceballos told DAZN.

Ceballos, a midfielder for Madrid, won an ovation after one of his best games for the club.

” I have worked, waited for my moment, and now I have to keep working, “he added.

Source: Channels TV