Overview
- Kylian Mbappé started despite reports he would miss out, won a penalty and converted in the 58th minute to extend his league-leading tally to 19.
- Raúl Asencio doubled the lead with a 65th-minute header from Arda Güler’s corner to seal a 2-0 victory.
- Home fans booed before kickoff, with sections also chanting against club president Florentino Pérez.
- The result delivered Arbeloa’s first league win after a shock Copa del Rey exit in his debut match.
- Real moved to 48 points, one behind Barcelona, who have a game in hand and visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.