"Vinícius Júnior scored twice as Real Madrid moved back to the top of LaLiga with a 3-1 win over a Villarreal side who finished with 10 men, but star striker Kylian Mbappé was forced off after scoring Madrid's third of the night. Xabi Alonso was grateful to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, denying Tani Oluwaseyi one-on-one with the match still goalless late in the first half, and Madrid then took control in the second half with Vinícius scoring two minutes after the restart,"
"Georges Mikautadze pulled one back for the visitors but a red card for Santiago Mouriño moments later was quickly followed by an Mbappé strike before the France star was forced off with an ankle injury. Mbappé has now scored in nine straight games for club and country, the best run of his career. He has scored 18 of Real Madrid's last 30 LaLiga goals dating back to last season."
Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 3-1, moving back to the top of LaLiga. Vinícius Júnior scored twice, including a penalty, while Kylian Mbappé added a goal before leaving with an ankle injury. Thibaut Courtois made a crucial one-on-one save from Tani Oluwaseyi late in the first half to keep the match level. Georges Mikautadze pulled a goal back for Villarreal, who then saw Santiago Mouriño sent off. Mbappé has scored in nine consecutive games and has contributed 18 of Madrid's last 30 LaLiga goals. The win put Madrid two points clear of Barcelona.
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