Kylian Mbappe matches Ronaldo with brace against Leganes as Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona atop La Liga

Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning performance, scoring twice against Leganes to match goal-scoring record set by Cristiano Ronaldo in his debut season at Real Madrid. The club is now level with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s side won an entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu to put pressure on their bitter rivals, who host Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday.

Mbappe put Los Blancos ahead from the penalty spot but goals from Diego Garcia and Dani Raba sent the relegation-battling minnows ahead before the break.

Jude Bellingham levelled for Madrid early in the second half before Mbappe whipped home a free-kick to claim three points for the champions.

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