Mbappé scores twice to reach 31 goals for Madrid, bettering Ronaldo’s debut season tally
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Real Madrid in Villarreal, Spain, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alberto Saiz]
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league. Mbappé scored in the 17th minute to cancel out Juan Foyth’s opener for the hosts before the France striker put Madrid ahead for good six minutes later. Mbappé reached 31 goals for Madrid overall. That betters the 30 goals scored by Madrid legen Ronaldo in his first season.Barcelona is three points behind Madrid but has played two games less. Hansi Flick’s side visits third-placed Atletico Madrid, which is four points back, on Sunday.
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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Real Madrid in Villarreal, Spain, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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