Mbappé alternated pleasures and dangers: classy gestures like this ladle, confusing changes of rhythm, play between the lines, discounts, and also a new goal in one touch on a perfect serve from Rodrygo in the area (36th ,

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.

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.