Precious Josiah
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid was on the score sheet twice on Sunday against Las Palmas giving an eye catching performance and taking his team top of the Laliga league table.
It could be recalled that the striker had faced heavy backlash due to his loss of form. He had missed two crucial penalties for Real Madrid, the media were on his back.
From the recent matches played it’s doubtful if Mbappe is back to clear the doubt of fan’s and critiques.
The guest of the Santiago Banerbue stadium took the early lead when Fabio Silver of Las Palmas scored the first goal of the game, which was swiftly retaliated when Mbappe converted a penalty kick, leveling the score sheet.
Brahim Diaz was quick to score the Second goal for Real Madrid in the game, over turning the score sheet.
The French forward did not hesitate to increase his goal tally as he converted a smooth pass by from Rodrygo, taking his league goals’ tally to 12 .
Rodrygo didn’t leave the goal scoring task for Mbappe alone, in 57th minute he scored the third goal, punishing Las Palmas defense.
Real Madrid are the current leaders in the league table, they are swiftly followed by Athletico Madrid who in their last match lost to Leganes.
Real Madrid had three of their goals ruled offside dening Kylian Mbappe an hattrick in the game. Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde goals were also cancelled by VAR.
Bellingham, Real Madrid’s attacking midfielder couldn’t convert a couple of chances as he does, but his team mates were able to cover the gaps for their team.
The reigning champions would now focus on their next match on Wednesday against Red Bull Salzburg in the champions league.