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.

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

Large sections of the home crowd in attendance at Real Madrid’s meeting with Las Palmas this evening have made use of the opportunity to take firm aim at Barcelona.This comes owing to the recent