James Wilson 
Kylian Mbappé showcased his extraordinary talent once again as Real Madrid reclaimed the top position in La Liga with a commanding 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday. The match, held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, saw Mbappé netting two goals, earning him a standing ovation from the home crowd. This performance comes as a significant boost for the French star, who has faced challenges during his inaugural season with the club.
“It’s always a dream to get a standing ovation at this stadium,” Mbappé expressed after the match. “I’m really happy to have adapted to the team and to play the way I want to. Everyone enjoys the team’s game. All the Real Madrid players are leaders because it’s the best team in the world. We have to be united because we need to win a lot of things. You always have to win at Real Madrid.” With this latest performance, Mbappé has now scored four goals in his last four matches, solidifying his role as a key player for the team.
The victory marked Real Madrid’s second consecutive win following a disappointing 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final earlier this month. After falling behind to an early goal from Las Palmas’ Fábio Silva, Madrid responded emphatically. Mbappé equalized with an 18th-minute penalty, followed by goals from Brahim Díaz and another from Mbappé, putting Madrid ahead 3-1 by halftime. Rodrygo added the final goal in the 57th minute. Las Palmas, currently in 14th place, faced further setbacks with the red card shown to Benito Ramírez in the 64th minute.
In other news, Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez was reelected unopposed, extending his tenure until 2029. The day’s matches also saw Athletic Bilbao secure a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, while Valencia managed to escape the bottom of the table with a 1-0 win against Real Sociedad.
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