In a thrilling La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid turned the game around to clinch a 3-2 victory over Leganes. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show, scoring twice to propel his team into a neck-and-neck chase with La Liga leaders Barcelona. ⚽🔥
Despite early setbacks as Leganes took the lead with goals from Diego Garcia and Dani Raba, the hosts responded fiercely. Mbappe opened the scoring with a penalty and then drove the comeback forward, while Jude Bellingham leveled the match early in the second half. It was a plot twist worthy of your favorite Netflix series!
The highlight came when Mbappe unleashed a stunning free-kick to seal the win, taking him to 33 goals for the season—equalling the tally of Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo in his debut campaign. After the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti commented, "(Mbappe) is making the difference and that's what we want from him."
Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid's title hopes took another hit following a disappointing draw at Espanyol, leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid six clear of third-placed Atletico. The stakes are higher than ever, and every match counts in this rollercoaster race for the title.
As the season unfolds, this comeback victory adds extra spice to the La Liga battle. Fans can only imagine what exciting twists lie ahead!
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Mbappe fires Real Madrid level with Barca as Atletico bid crumbles
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