Mbappe Scores as Real Madrid Defeat Rayo Vallecano to Go Joint Top

Two quickfire goals put the hosts in control during the first half.

Kylian Mbappe cut inside and calmly slotted into the bottom corner before Vinicius Jr replicated the finish, with a slight deflection off defender Andrei Ratiu helping it in.

Pedro Diaz pulled one back for Rayo Vallecano in first-half stoppage time, smashing his first goal for the club in off the crossbar.

Jude Bellingham returned from a two-game La Liga suspension but had to be withdrawn late on after landing awkwardly.

The result keeps Barcelona top with a game in hand, while Real Madrid sit second on goal difference.

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Carlo Ancelotti's men now turn their focus to a crucial Champions League last-16 second leg against city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go top of La Liga after a shocking 2-1 defeat to Getafe.

Alexander Sorloth's penalty put Atleti ahead, but Angel Correa's late red card proved costly as Mauro Arambarri struck twice in the final two minutes to seal Getafe's dramatic comeback.