Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

Real Madrid eased past Las Palmas on matchday 20 of La Liga and now comfortably sit at the top of the table ahead of their rivals, Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona.As expected, Dani Ceballos started

After both Atlético Madrid and Barcelona dropped points this weekend, Real Madrid came into their match against Los Amarillos with a golden opportunity to take charge of the La Liga title race. Within 30 seconds, though, Las Palmas shocked the Santiago Bernabéu when Fábio Silva found the back of the net.

This was Carlo Ancelotti's 150th La Liga win with Real Madrid - a tally only surpassed by Miguel Munoz's 257 wins in the Spanish top flight with Los Blancos

When Real Madrid take on Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu, they will be without one of their best players. Not only will Los Blancos be without the injured Eduardo Camavinga, Éder Militão and Dani Carvajal,

Kylian Mbappe has reacted after his brace inspired Real Madrid to an impressive comeback win against Las Palmas, catapulting them to the top of La Liga.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has been in inspired form with four goals in their last three games and said on Tuesday it took him longer than expected to play like his old self after moving from Paris St Germain as he adjusted to a new team.

Kylian Mbappé has admitted he was "thinking a lot" as he struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid, saying he "couldn't do any worse."

Kylian Mbappe has spoken up about the mental challenges he faced during the early part of his Real Madrid career.