Kylian Mbappé has scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league.

Real Madrid continue to pile on the pressure across a hotly-contested La Liga title race after securing a 2-1 comeback win against Villarreal. The Spanish giants were laborious throughout their 90-minute battle against El Submarino Amarillo, however, and would go down by a goal early on at a ground they historically struggle to turn up at.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday and move provisionally top of the LaLiga standings. The hosts opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Alex Baena's corner was deflected by Aurelien Tchouameni,

Kylian Mbappe curls it home from the edge of the box to give Real Madrid a 2-1 lead at Villarreal. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').

Kylian Mbappe's brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday.Villarreal coach Marcelino Garcia Toral sent on Thierno Barry for Pepe at the break, as the Yellow Submarine looked to avoid a first home defeat in La Liga by Madrid since 2017.

Real Madrid were forced to come from behind at Villarreal as a double for Kylian Mbappe moved the France superstar on to 30 goals this season.