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Mbappe's Brace Propels Real Madrid to Top
25 Jan
Summary
- Mbappe scored twice, leading Real Madrid to victory.
- Real Madrid now leads La Liga by two points.
- The team has won three consecutive matches overall.
Kylian Mbappe's brace secured a crucial 2-0 victory for Real Madrid over Villarreal on Saturday, launching them to the summit of La Liga.
The win established a two-point lead over rivals Barcelona, who have a match on Sunday. Mbappe's 21st and 22nd goals of the season in the competition were decisive against a resilient Villarreal side.
This victory extends Real Madrid's winning streak to three matches across all competitions. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over from Xabi Alonso, appears to be shaping the team effectively after an initial setback.
Mbappe was instrumental, scoring 34 goals across all competitions this season. Coach Arbeloa highlighted the importance of Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, calling them the best players in the world.
Despite a lively start, neither team seriously threatened until Mbappe opened the scoring early in the second half. He later converted a penalty in stoppage time after being fouled in the box.
The win also saw Brahim Diaz return to action, with Mbappe appearing to dedicate his second goal to him, a gesture of support following Diaz's missed penalty in a previous match.
