Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Las Palmas, propelled by Kylian Mbappe impressive performance, including two goals. Mbappe recent form has seen him contribute nine goals in nine appearances since December. Dani Ceballos also impressed with a dynamic display, while David Alaba made a successful return after 13 months recovering from injury. The win lifted Madrid to the top of La Liga.
In the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas, Real Madrid responded emphatically to their recent Copa del Rey struggles. Kylian Mbappe played a pivotal role, scoring twice and providing a performance that reinforced his status as one of the world’s top centre-forwards. His contribution included converting a penalty, which marked his return to form after a period of inconsistency.
He then scored another goal and was involved in the buildup for the fourth, although two of his goals were disallowed for offside. His tally now stands at 12 goals in 18 La Liga matches, an impressive feat, especially when compared to Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of 15 goals at the same stage in 2009.
Dani Ceballos also impressed with an all-around performance, contributing defensively and offensively with key passes and tackles. The Real Madrid faithful acknowledged his efforts with chants during the match.
Additionally, David Alaba made an emotional return to the pitch after a 13-month injury layoff, receiving a warm reception from fans and teammates. The win propelled Real Madrid to the top of La Liga, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, who suffered a loss against Leganes.
