Mbappé Shines as Real Madrid Thrives in La Liga Comeback

Kylian Mbappé continued his remarkable form for Real Madrid, scoring his fourth goal in three La Liga matches as they secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Espanyol. Despite dominating possession, Madrid found themselves trailing early in the second half when Thibaut Courtois inadvertently redirected Jofre Carreras’ cross into his own net.

However, Espanyol’s lead was short-lived. Just four minutes later, a clever pass from Jude Bellingham allowed Dani Carvajal to equalize, firing into an open net after the ball slipped beneath goalkeeper Joan Garcia. With 15 minutes remaining, Rodrygo converted a cross from Vinicius Junior to give Real the lead, and Vinicius himself added a third shortly after.

Mbappé capped off the scoring with a penalty late in the game, awarded after Endrick was fouled by Carlos Romero. Despite facing a frustrating first half with 14 shots on goal, Real Madrid remained composed after falling behind, ultimately finishing with a staggering 31 attempts compared to Espanyol’s solitary shot, which came in the 68th minute.

Now with six goals in his first eight appearances since joining from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappé’s impact is undeniable. His assist for Vinicius showcased his vision and playmaking ability, further solidifying his place as a key player in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.

This victory propelled Real Madrid to second in La Liga, just one point behind leaders Barcelona, who maintain a perfect record. Ancelotti’s side also equaled the second-longest unbeaten run in the league’s history, trailing only Barcelona’s 43-match streak from 2017 to 2018. As the season progresses, Madrid looks poised to challenge for the title with Mbappé leading the charge.