It took a little time to find its cruising speed, but the TGV Kylian Mbappé arrived safely. Under the impetus of a sparkling “Kyks” and author of a double, Real Madrid, led from the 27th second of play, overthrew then corrected Las Palmas (4-1), and regained first place in the standings. Spanish championship ahead of historic rivals Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Five months after his debut with “the club of his dreams”, Mbappé may be holding his benchmark match. With a renewed boost and a big offensive involvement, the French striker confirmed his return to form by delivering a huge performance, rewarded with a double (18th, 36th).
Involved in the two other goals of Brahim Diaz (33rd) and Rodrygo (57th), the merengue number 9, already decisive in the Copa del Rey against Celta Vigo (5-2) and in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barça ( 5-2 defeat), even thought he scored his first hat-trick in the white jersey. But his third goal was finally refused for an offside position at the start of the action (43rd) and his recovery from the right at the end of the first half hit the post (45th + 2).
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The captain of the French team, a little less visible in the second half, was still entitled to several ovations from the public at the Santiago Bernabéu, more and more under his spell after his 17th and 18th goals of the season all competitions combined. And the height of satisfaction for local supporters, Real regains the leadership position from Atletico while Barça is already seven points behind.
