Kylian Mbappe Shines as Real Madrid Thrash Las Palmas 4-1

Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as Real Madrid secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday, reclaiming the top spot in the La Liga standings for the 2024-25 season. The French forward delivered a scintillating performance, scoring twice, including a stunning one-touch finish for his second goal. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed his delight with Mbappe’s contributions, highlighting his adaptability and form after a challenging start to life in Madrid.

Ancelotti lavished praise on the 26-year-old, calling him the “best centre forward in the world” and emphasizing the benefits of playing him in a central attacking role. “He is a great striker who thrives in the centre, where he can fully utilize his speed and technique,” the Italian coach noted. Mbappe’s performance has seemingly dispelled any doubts about his ability to lead the attack, demonstrating his potential to carry the team in critical moments of the season.

The match didn’t start smoothly for Real Madrid, as they conceded just 25 seconds into the game. However, the team showed resilience and fought back with authority, led by Mbappe’s brilliance. The victory came at a crucial time, following a challenging week that included a 5-2 Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona and a hard-fought Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo. Real Madrid also capitalized on Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Leganes, using the opportunity to leapfrog their rivals in the league table.

Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the recent criticism from fans, including boos at the Santiago Bernabeu, but stressed that it served as a motivational wake-up call for his squad. “The booing hurt, but it was useful. It pushed us to deliver this performance,” he said. With the season entering its decisive phase, Real Madrid’s resurgence and Mbappe’s red-hot form could prove vital in their quest for silverware.