VILLARREAL: Real Madrid returned to the top of LaLiga as Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help them come from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Saturday.
\nThe hosts opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Alex Baena\u2019s corner was deflected by Aurelien Tchouameni, allowing Juan Foyth to score from close range.
\nReal Madrid levelled 10 minutes later when Mbappe pounced on Brahim Diaz\u2019s blocked shot and the ball landed at his feet for a close-range finish.
\nSix minutes later, the French international scored his 20th league goal of the season, latching onto Lucas Vazquez\u2019s through ball and slotting home.
\nMbappe had a chance to complete his hat-trick in the second half when he latched onto Vinicius Jr\u2019s through ball, but the offside flag was raised.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s the last time we\u2019ll play a game with less than 72 hours\u2019 rest,\u201d said coach Carlo Ancelotti, referring to Wednesday\u2019s gruelling Champions League shootout win over city rivals Atletico Madrid.
\nReal top the table on 60 points, three clear of second-placed Barcelona, who have a game in hand after their match with Osasuna was postponed last week, and face third-placed Atletico on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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