Real Madrid player ratings vs Villarreal: Kylian Mbappe is at it again! Star Frenchman bags once more to keep Los Blancos in title hunt

Kylian Mbappe scored two and Real Madrid were solid defensively in a relatively uneventful 2-0 win over Villarreal. Los Blancos were far from brilliant, but they were effective, and grabbed two second half goals to secure a victory that sent them top of La Liga for at least 24 hours.

Kylian Mbappe at Monaco: Teenage tensions, a title triumph and a fast track to stardom

Monaco is where it all began for Mbappe. Now he faces them with Real Madrid as the global star he always seemed destined to become

‘A Club Decision’—Kylian Mbappe Takes Bold Stance on Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid Exit

Mbappé opened up about his discussion with Alonso shortly after he left Real Madrid earlier this month.

Madrid's Arbeloa hails 'best in the world' Mbappé and Vinícius

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior as "the best players in the world" after the pair inspired Real Madrid to a 2-0 win at Villarreal.
World Soccer Talk

Christian Pulisic and USMNT stars receive stern 12-word warning about Mauricio Pochettino’s 2026 World Cup selections, and it includes Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe

Christian Pulisic’s role with the USMNT is once again under the microscope as the road to the 2026 World Cup narrows, but he is far from the only name feeling the tension.

‘I Didn’t Like’—Kylian Mbappe Bites Back at Bernabeu Boos, Vinicius Jr Criticism

The Bernabéu crowd has grown increasingly hostile since Xabi Alonso’s departure.