Kylian Mbappe’s lethal finishing lit up the Bernabeu, his two goals securing Real Madrid’s 2-0 triumph over Villarreal and the La Liga lead. The second-half surge exemplified Madrid’s killer instinct, turning potential parity into dominance.
Against a third-placed Villarreal ineffective versus the elite, Madrid’s class prevailed. Mbappe’s first exploited a Vinicius cross mishandled by defenders, his second a flawless penalty in stoppage time. This result reignites Madrid’s championship fire.
Sunday looms large: Atletico vs Mallorca for third-place security, Barcelona vs Oviedo for top-spot reclamation. Madrid’s poise shines brightest.
Matchday highlights: Osasuna stunned Rayo Vallecano 3-1 away, Budimir upfront, Munoz and Osambela closing out. Sevilla downed Bilbao 2-1 on Adams’ penalty. Valencia edged Espanyol 3-2, Ramazani’s 94th-minute penalty golden. Levante’s 3-2 Friday win over Elche ended with Maturro’s euphoria-inducing strike.
La Liga pulses with intensity, where fortunes flip in moments across the spectrum.