Mbappe and Bellingham shine as Real Madrid wins

Real Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona’s dropped points this weekend with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Leganés on Sunday night. goals from Kylian Mbappé, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham secured the win for Los Blancos, keeping them firmly in the race for the La Liga title.

A slow start but a decisive finish

Coming into the match, Real Madrid had been in a patchy run of form, suffering defeats against Barcelona and AC Milan before bouncing back with a commanding 4-0 win over Osasuna two weeks ago. against mid-table Leganés, Carlo Ancelotti’s team faced an opponent they were expected to dominate, but it took until the 43rd minute for the breakthrough to come. Kylian Mbappé, capitalizing on a defensive error from Leganés, calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to open the scoring just before halftime. it was a crucial goal that set the tone for the rest of the match.

Valverde and Bellingham seal the win

In the second half, Real Madrid continued to assert their superiority. in the 66th minute, Federico Valverde doubled the lead with a stunning strike, smashing the ball into the net from the edge of the box. the Uruguayan midfielder’s effort was a testament to his skill and ability to deliver in crucial moments. Jude Bellingham added the final touch in the 83rd minute, rounding off a dominant performance. the English midfielder, who had recently traveled to Almere to watch his brother Jobe play for England’s U21 team against the Netherlands, showcased his class with a composed finish.

Real Madrid closes the gap on Barcelona

The victory takes Real Madrid to 30 points, reducing the gap with league leaders Barcelona to four points. Barcelona, who drew against Celta de Vigo earlier in the weekend, has a game in hand, keeping the title race alive as the season progresses. With this crucial win, Real Madrid demonstrated their resilience and ability to capitalize on their rivals’ slip-ups. as the campaign continues, Los Blancos will look to maintain their momentum and keep the pressure on Barcelona at the top of the table.