Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid come from behind and secure a 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Saturday, moving them provisionally to the top of the LaLiga standings.
The hosts took the lead in the 7th minute when Alex Baena’s corner was deflected by Aurelien Tchouameni, allowing Juan Foyth to score from close range.
Real Madrid equalized just 10 minutes later, with Mbappe capitalizing on a blocked shot by Brahim Diaz, as the ball fell to his feet for a close-range finish.
Six minutes later, the French star bagged his 20th league goal of the season, running onto a through ball from Lucas Vazquez and slotting it home.
With the win, Real Madrid sits top of LaLiga with 60 points, three ahead of second-placed Barcelona, who have a game in hand and face third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
