Real Madrid achieved a resounding 4-1 victory against Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu and secured the first position in La Liga after the twentieth matchday. Kylian Mbappé was the standout player of the match, scoring two goals and leading the whites to victory.
The match began with a surprising goal from Las Palmas just 26 seconds in, but Madrid responded quickly. Mbappé equalized from the penalty spot and shortly after, a rebound from his shot allowed Brahim Díaz to score to make it 2-1. Before halftime, Mbappé extended the lead with a powerful shot to the corner.
The French forward reached 17 goals for the season, establishing himself as a key player in Madrid's attack. Rodrygo also had a notable performance, assisting in one of Mbappé's goals.
In the second half, Las Palmas tried to react with changes in their lineup, but Madrid continued to dominate. Rodrygo scored the fourth goal with a precise shot, while a hard tackle on Lucas Vázquez resulted in the expulsion of a player from the visiting team.
Although Real Madrid was close to extending the lead with disallowed goals, the score remained unchanged. With this victory, the team reached 46 points and surpassed Atlético Madrid in the standings. On the other hand, Barcelona fell seven points behind the leader after drawing against Getafe.
In another match of the day, Athletic Bilbao defeated Celta de Vigo 2-1, securing their position in the top spots of the table. Álex Berenguer and Daniel Vivian were the scorers for the Basque team, despite Hugo Álvarez's late goal for the locals.
