Overview

• Vinícius Júnior scored the opener and then converted a penalty he won after a foul by Rafa Marín, with Kylian Mbappé handing him the ball.
• Vini also drew a second yellow for Santiago Mouriño, leaving Villarreal with ten men in the closing stages.
• Georges Mikautadze pulled one back for Villarreal before Mbappé netted Madrid’s third for his ninth LaLiga goal.
• Mbappé was substituted shortly after scoring due to right ankle/forefoot discomfort, with Xabi Alonso saying France will evaluate the issue.
• The result lifts Real Madrid provisionally to the top of LaLiga on 21 points, with Barcelona holding a game in hand.