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Record-Breaking Mbappe Sinks Villarreal, Real Madrid Back on Top

Published January 24, 2026, 22:05

Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 2-0 at 'La Ceramica' in a La Liga match, reclaiming the top spot in the standings. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show, scoring twice and reaching 21 goals in 20 league appearances. These two goals also saw the French striker surpass Ronaldo Nazario in total career goals. Real Madrid demonstrated ruthlessness and efficiency, while Villarreal were unable to respond to Mbappe's goals. This victory gives Carlo Ancelotti's team a significant advantage in the title race.