Real Madrid 3-2 Leganes: Mbappe brace completes comeback as hosts maintain Barca pressure

Kylian Mbappe scored twice when Real Madrid lay from behind to Rand on Leganes 3-2 and moving the level on points with LaLiga leaders Barcelona.

Jude Bellingham was also on goal in front of Carlo Ancelotti, who destroyed a 2-1 deficit to claim the victory in Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid broke the impasse in the 32nd minute. Mbappe brought the ball home cool from the penalty place, after Oscar Rodriguez Arda Guler had contaminated in the box.

However, Leganes were the same within 60 seconds. Lucas Vazquez was unable to treat the cross of Valentin Rosier and Diego Garcia was present to apply the finishing touch.

The side of Borja Jimenez then completed the turnaround eight minutes later, when Dani Raba changed the low cross of Rodriguez from close by at home.

The hosts were immediately within 90 minutes of the second half when an almighty goal that resulted in Bellingham that hit the ball in the back of the net.

Brahim Diaz hit the post before Mbappe sealed the victory with fifteen minutes, curls in an excellent free kick to exert pressure on Barcelona, ​​which organizes Girona on Sunday.

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Data Debrief: Comeback Kings Madrid Strike again

Madrid has won 18 points this season by losing positions in Laliga, more than any other side.

No team has lost more points of winning positions than Leganes in the Spanish top flight this term (23).

Mbappe was the hero with a brace for the hosts. It came from nine shots on Doel, the most by a player in every Laliga match this season.

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