Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-Real on January 24, 2026. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)Kylian Mbappe netted twice to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win for Real Madrid at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga. Alvaro Arbeloa’s team moved two points clear of rivals Barcelona, who host Real Oviedo on Sunday. La Liga’s top scorer Mbappe reached 21 goals for the season in the competition to help Madrid see off a spirited Villarreal side, now fourth in the table. The 25-year-old Brazil forward went a 13th straight La Liga match without scoring, but was involved as Mbappe opened the scoring two minutes into the second half.

Source: Punch January 25, 2026 05:43 UTC