Kylian Mbappe showcased his brilliance as Real Madrid overturned an early deficit to secure a commanding 4-1 victory over Las Palmas, climbing to the summit of La Liga. The visitors stunned the Santiago Bernabeu crowd when Fabio Silva capitalized on a close-range opportunity to give Las Palmas a surprising lead.
However, Mbappe swiftly restored parity, converting a penalty after Sandro Ramirez fouled Rodrygo inside the box. The French forward’s composure was evident as he calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, marking his 12th league goal of the season.
Shortly after, Brahim Diaz added Real’s second with a composed finish following a precise pass from Lucas Vazquez. Mbappe then delivered a moment of magic with an exquisite strike, doubling the lead before halftime and leaving Real Madrid firmly in control.
Rodrygo Seals the Win Amid VAR Drama
Real Madrid continued their dominance in the second half, with Rodrygo extending the advantage in the 57th minute. The Brazilian forward finished clinically from Fran Garcia’s cutback, putting the result beyond doubt.
Las Palmas’ woes deepened when substitute Benito Ramirez was shown a red card following a VAR review. His studs-up challenge on Lucas Vazquez, initially punished with a yellow card, was upgraded to a dismissal. The numerical disadvantage left the visitors with little hope of a comeback.
Real Madrid could have widened the margin further, but three goals were disallowed for offside, denying Mbappe a potential hat-trick. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham endured a frustrating night, missing several opportunities to add to the scoreline.
Ancelotti’s Men Look Ahead
The victory propels Carlo Ancelotti’s team two points clear of Atletico Madrid, who suffered a setback against Leganes. With momentum firmly on their side, Real Madrid now shifts focus to their Champions League clash against Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.
