Kylian Mbappe was the star of the night as Real Madrid staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-2 win over Leganes at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French forward opened the scoring with a penalty before adding a stunning free-kick in the second half, ensuring his team clinched all three points.
After falling behind due to early strikes from Diego Garcia and Dani Raba for Leganes, Real Madrid rallied. Jude Bellingham pulled one goal back early in the second half, setting the stage for Mbappe to put his team ahead and seal a memorable victory.
The result pulls Real Madrid level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona, intensifying the race at the top. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid's slim hopes for the Spanish title took another hit after a hard-fought draw at Espanyol left them six points adrift.
Mbappe, who now has 33 goals in 44 matches across all competitions, matched the milestone set by Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2009-10 season—an achievement he described as very special. "It's very special… to have the same number of goals as Cristiano is always good," he told Real Madrid TV, hinting at the valuable advice he has received from the club legend.
This enthralling match is a reminder of La Liga's dynamic appeal, where individual brilliance and team spirit combine to create unforgettable moments that captivate fans around the globe.
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