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 Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday and move provisionally top of the LaLiga standings.

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.

VILAREAL, Spain — Kylian Mbappe's brace helped Real Madrid climb to the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday, despite coach Carlo Ancelotti's complaints that his team was "exhausted".

Kylian Mbappe fired the equaliser and the winner within six minutes of each other take Real Madrid to the top of the standings of La Liga. Los Blancos paid a visit to Villarreal on Saturday night and Juan Foyth helped the hosts take the lead in just the seventh minute.

Kylian Mbappé apareció con un doblete cuando el duelo se le complicaba al Real Madrid para liderar la remontada para vencer 2-1 al Villarreal el sábado, y asumir

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday and move provisionally top of the LaLiga standings. The hosts opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Alex Baena's corner was deflected by Aurelien Tchouameni,

Kylian Mbappe recently scored his 31st goal for Real Madrid. The superstar forward secured a brace during the 2-1 win against Villarreal on March 15. He has now scored more goals than Ronaldo Nazario in his first season at the club.

Kylian Mbappe surpassed Ronaldo's goal tally for Real Madrid in his debut season following his brace against Villarreal. The Frenchman now has 31 goals.