Overview
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice to reach 13 LaLiga goals, with Jude Bellingham and Álvaro Carreras adding strikes in a decisive first-half surge and late finish.
- Vinícius Júnior had a first-half penalty saved after Mbappé converted an earlier spot kick, as Real controlled the match from the opening stages.
- Villarreal routed Rayo Vallecano 4-0 to move into second on 23 points, with goals from Gerard Moreno, Moleiro, Comesaña and Ayoze Pérez.
- Atlético Madrid beat Sevilla 3-0 for a third straight win, scoring through an Álvarez penalty before Almada and Griezmann sealed it, to sit level with Barcelona on 22 points.
- The results leave Real clear at the top with a seven-point advantage over Barcelona, while Real Sociedad edged Athletic Bilbao 3-2 on a 92nd-minute winner by Gorrotxategi.