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Real Madrid Reclaims La Liga Summit with Decisive 3-1 Win
5 Oct
Summary
- Real Madrid reclaims La Liga top spot
- Vinícius Júnior scores twice, Mbappé adds another
- Real Madrid extends unbeaten run in the league
On October 4th, 2025, Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in the La Liga standings with a decisive 3-1 win over Villarreal. The match, played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, saw the home team deliver an impressive second-half performance after a quiet opening 45 minutes.
Following a goalless first half, Vinícius Júnior broke the deadlock and went on to score twice, while Kylian Mbappé added another goal to secure the victory for Real Madrid. Villarreal's Georges Mikautadze managed to find the net in the 73rd minute, but his strike served only as a consolation as Madrid maintained control for the remainder of the game.
With this win, Real Madrid now sits at 21 points, two ahead of rivals Barcelona, who have a game in hand. The victory also extends Madrid's unbeaten run in the league, further solidifying their status as early favorites for the La Liga title and a serious contender in the Champions League. The combination of Vinícius and Mbappé continues to prove decisive, giving Real Madrid one of the most potent attacks in Europe.
