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Mbappé Fires Real Madrid to the Top
Real Madrid reclaimed first place in La Liga with a clinical 2-0 victory over Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Despite a resilient effort from the "Yellow Submarine," Madrid’s superior finishing—led by a masterclass from Kylian Mbappé—proved the difference.
Key Highlights
The Breakthrough: After a scoreless first half, Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, turning home a deflected cross from Vinícius Júnior.
The Closer: In stoppage time (90+4'), Mbappé earned and converted a "Panenka" penalty to secure the brace and the three points.
History Made: With these two goals, Mbappé reaches 416 career goals, officially surpassing the legendary Ronaldo Nazário (414).
The Bottom Line
The win moves Real Madrid to 51 points, leapfrogging Barcelona for the top spot. While Villarreal remains in the Top 4, they were unable to find a way past a disciplined Madrid defense that controlled 58% of possession.