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Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over UD Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening propelling them to the summit of LaLiga.
The match commenced with a stunning development as Las Palmas seized the lead merely 25 seconds into the game. Fabio Silva capitalized on a precise cross from Sandro, slotting the ball past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Undeterred, Real Madrid intensified their offensive efforts. In the 18th minute, Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty after Rodrygo was fouled inside the box, restoring parity.
The hosts continued to press, and in the 33rd minute, Brahim Díaz found the net, giving Real Madrid the lead. Shortly after, Mbappé struck again in the 36th minute, delivering a first-time effort into the top corner from a Rodrygo assist, extending the advantage to 3-1.
Maintaining their momentum, Real Madrid dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities. In the 57th minute, Rodrygo capped off a swift counter-attack with a goal, further solidifying the lead at 4-1.
Las Palmas’ situation worsened in the 64th minute when substitute Benito Ramírez received a straight red card for a dangerous studs-up tackle on Lucas Vázquez, reducing the visitors to ten men.
This victory propels Real Madrid to the top of the LaLiga standings with 46 points, two points clear of Atlético Madrid, who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Leganés. Barcelona trails further behind, seven points adrift, after a 1-1 draw with Getafe.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men will now set their sights on their Champions League fixture against Salzburg on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabéu.
