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 Mbappé scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league on Saturday.Mbappé scored in the 17th minute to cancel out Juan Foyth's opener for the hosts before the France striker put Madrid ahead for good six minutes later.

Real Madrid made a dreadful start to their La Liga clash against Villarreal, but they have now managed to drag themselves level in the opening stages at La CeramicaCarlo Ancelotti’s side are off