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Mbappe Double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid Top of Laliga | Football messages

Kylian Mbappes first half in the 2-1 win against Villareal Madrid moves three points in the overall ranking.

Kylian Mbappe met twice to help Real Madrid defeated Villarreal with 2-1 and temporarily reach the Laliga classification.

The hosts opened on Saturday in the seventh minute, when Alex Baena's corner was distracted by Aurelien Tchouameni, and made Juan Foyth possible up close.

Real Madrid exhibited 10 minutes later when Mbappe fell on Brahim Diaz 'blocked shot and the ball landed on his feet to achieve a nearby finish.

Six minutes later, the French international scored his season goal of the 20th league and was on Lucas Vazquez 'through ball and slotting home.

Mbappe had the chance to complete his hat trick in the second half when he was held by Ball to Vinicius Jr., but the offside flag was increased.

“It is the last time we will play a game with less than 72 hours,” said coach Carlo Ancelotti and referred to the shootout of the champions of the Champions League against the rival Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Real Top The Table with 60 points, three free of Barcelona, ​​who have a game in hand after playing with Osasuna last week and were confronted with the third -placed Atletico on Sunday.

The Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid scores its second goal against Villarreal in Estadio de la Ceramica on March 15, 2025 [Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images]