Real Madrid showcased their championship credentials with an emphatic 4-1 comeback victory against Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu. This win not only marked a stellar performance from star forward Kylian Mbappé but also catapulted Los Blancos to the top of the LaLiga standings.
Early Shock for Real Madrid
The match got off to a dramatic start as Las Palmas stunned the home crowd with a goal just 27 seconds into the game. Fabio Silva capitalized on a precise Sandro Ramirez cross, giving the visitors a surprise 1-0 advantage. The early setback left Real Madrid scrambling for momentum, but the response from Carlo Ancelotti’s team was nothing short of dominant.
Mbappé and Diaz Lead the Comeback
Real Madrid leveled the score in the 18th minute when Kylian Mbappé confidently converted a penalty after Rodrygo was fouled in the box. This turned the tide, injecting energy into the Madrid attack.
Brahim Diaz then made it 2-1 in the 33rd minute, stretching to slot home a rebound after Mbappé’s initial shot was saved. Moments later, Mbappé struck again, this time with a clinical first-time finish into the top corner from a Rodrygo assist. By halftime, Real Madrid held a commanding 3-1 lead.
Second Half Dominance
The second half saw Madrid firmly in control. Rodrygo added a fourth goal in the 57th minute, finishing a smart team move that began with Mbappé and Fran Garcia. From there, Las Palmas struggled to regain a foothold.
The visitors’ woes were compounded when substitute Benito Ramirez received a straight red card in the 64th minute for a reckless tackle on Lucas Vazquez. Real Madrid continued to assert their dominance, with Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde both having goals disallowed for offside.
Mbappé Shines Brightest
Kylian Mbappé was the undisputed star of the evening. The French forward’s two goals not only secured the win but also propelled him to 12 league goals for the season. Despite facing criticism earlier in his debut campaign for inconsistent performances, Mbappé has found his rhythm, proving his importance to Ancelotti’s side in crucial fixtures.
Impact on the Standings
Real Madrid’s win takes them to 46 points, two points ahead of local rivals Atletico Madrid, who suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to Leganes on Saturday. Barcelona, in third place, are now seven points adrift after their 1-1 draw against Getafe. This weekend’s results underline the relentless competition at the top of the LaLiga table, with Real Madrid now holding the slight advantage.
Key Takeaways
Real Madrid’s attacking trio of Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Diaz proved too much for Las Palmas to handle, with the team recovering quickly after their early defensive lapse. The game also marked the return of David Alaba from a long injury layoff, providing a boost to Madrid’s defensive options moving forward.
This victory not only strengthens Real Madrid’s claim to the LaLiga title but also sends a clear message to their title rivals—Los Blancos are hitting their stride at just the right time. With Mbappé in electric form and the team firing on all cylinders, they look every bit the team to beat.
