Kylian Mbappe struck twice and produced a brilliant performance to power Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and take the reigning champions top of La Liga on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappé has continued his scoring streak with a brace as Real Madrid routed 10-man Las Palmas 4-1 to return to the top of the Spanish league.

Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with Kylian Mbappe's performance as the Frenchman scored twice in a 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday that lifted the defending champions to the top of the LaLiga standings.

Real Madrid suffered an early scare against Las Palmas, conceding after 24 seconds. However, Los Blancos turned the game around and led 3-1 at half time. Forwar

Defending champions Madrid surged to the top after neighbours Atletico Madrid suffered a shock loss at Leganes on Saturday while arch-rivals Barcelona drew at Getafe.

When the defending champions face Las Palmas at the Bernabeu in a La Liga clash on Sunday, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will be forced to make three big changes

With his goals against Las Palmas, Kylian Mbappe has crossed the 300-goal mark in his club career, scoring 18 for Real, 27 for Monaco and 256 for Paris Saint-Germain

It was end-to-end action right from the start in the Spanish capital as Carlo Ancelotti’s men looked to continue their return to form after their Supercopa de España humbling at the hands of bitter rivals Barcelona and build on their recent 5-2 win over Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid will host Las Palmas in the La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Get all the telecast details here.