Overview
- Real Madrid’s opener came from a VAR-awarded penalty for César Tarrega’s handball that Kylian Mbappé converted before volleying in a second from Arda Güler’s cross.
- Vinícius Júnior saw a later penalty saved by Julen Agirrezabala, after which Jude Bellingham struck from the edge of the box and Álvaro Carreras rifled in a late fourth.
- Villarreal moved provisionally into second place with a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, and Barcelona can reduce the gap in their match on Sunday.
- Valencia’s poor run continued as they fell to 18th and are now winless in six LaLiga matches.
- Presented pregame with the European Golden Boot and LaLiga Player of the Month award, Mbappé extended his league-leading tally to 13 goals this season as Madrid turn to a midweek trip to Liverpool in the Champions League.