Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid worked out exactly per the dream scenario Florentino Perez had in mind.Exactly as planned by the club president, Mbappe held off contract renewal talks with

Kylian Mbappe's brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday. Los Blancos moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, having played two extra games, with the Catalans visiting third place Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a key clash in the Spanish title race.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — 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.