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.

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé credits a change in mentality for starting to play better for Real Madrid. Mbappé has struggled in his first season with Madrid but has been gradually meeting the expectations that came with his high profile.

Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga following a 4-1 victory over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos managed to come from behind through Kylian Mbappe (two goals), Brahim Diaz, and Rodrygo to record three La Liga wins in a row.