Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed "humble" striker Kylian Mbappe on Saturday, saying the French forward was improving, and increasingly involved, in every match.

Kylian Mbappé admitted he is now close to his best after scoring twice in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Las Palmas on Sunday, saying "I've adapted to the team now, and I can play as I want."

Kylian Mbappé continued his scoring streak with a brace as Real Madrid routed 10-man Las Palmas 4-1 to return to the top of the Spanish league on Sunday. Mbappé has struggled at times in his first season with Madrid but now has scored four goals in his last four matches with the Spanish powerhouse.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe showed again he's finding his best form in Spain as his double helped Real Madrid rout Las Palmas 4-1 to go top of the league.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has been in inspired form with four goals in their last three games and said on Tuesday it took him longer than expected to play like his old self after moving from Paris St Germain as he adjusted to a new team.

Kylian Mbappe has said his “mentality changed” at Real Madrid after December’s La Liga defeat against Athletic Club — a game in which he missed a penalty. The France international striker failed to convert a penalty while Madrid were 1-0 down in Bilbao as Carlo Ancelotti’s side eventually lost 2-1 on December 4,

Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.Mbappe produced arguably his finest display for Madrid as he netted a brace against Las Palmas on Sunday to help take Real top of La Liga.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has revealed that a significant change in mentality has played a key role in turning around his initial struggles in the Spanish capital.