Kylian Mbappe played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Villarreal at the Estadi de la Ceramica, a venue where the Spanish giants had not managed to secure a win since

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league.

Mbappe surpasses a Madrid great, their defence is saved again by their goalkeeper and the row over rest time with La Liga intensifies.

The teams drew 4-4 in Barcelona in the first match last month, when Atletico was losing 4-2 until the 84th. Madrid and Real Sociedad are in the other semifinal, with Madrid having won 1-0 away in the first leg.