Kylian Mbappe‘s spectacular scoring run just keeps on going. Two more goals on Saturday helped Real Madrid to a 4-0 win against Valencia, which extended its lead at the top of LaLiga to seven points.
On a day when the France striker showed off his golden boot award for European soccer’s top scorer last season, he took his tally this term to 21 goals in 17 games for club and country.
It is the kind of form that will likely put him in contention for a first Ballon d’Or award next year. It is also putting Madrid in contention for top honors.
The Spanish giant is clear of second-placed Villarreal, but third-placed Barcelona can cut the lead at the top to five points if it can beat Elche on Sunday.
Mbappe scored from the penalty spot in the 19th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu and doubled Madrid’s lead in the 31st.
Another three points looked all but certain when Jude Bellingham struck a third for the home team just before halftime.
Alvaro Carreras completed the victory in the 82nd.
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