Kylian Mbappe shone brightly when it mattered the most, helping Real Madrid secure a 2:1 victory against Villarreal by halftime.

The visitors initially took the lead with Foyt scoring in the 7th minute, but Mbappe equalized in the 17th minute and then netted the winning goal just six minutes later.

Real Madrid currently leads the league with 60 points from 28 matches, while Barcelona, having played two fewer games, trails by three points. Atletico Madrid, ahead of a crucial match against Barca tomorrow, sits at 56 points.

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