Kylian Mbappé's brace sent Real Madrid to the top of LaLiga with a 2-0 win at Villarreal. The French forward scored first from open play before adding a second from the penalty spot in stoppage time, moving him to 21 league goals this season.

Manager Álvaro Arbeloa praised the duo as "the best players in the world," crediting their partnership for the victory. The result extends Madrid's winning streak to three matches under Arbeloa, pushing them two points clear of rivals Barcelona ahead of Sunday's fixtures.

Vinícius Júnior, who created the opening goal, has flourished under the new coach after a difficult period. With both forwards in peak form, Madrid's attack looks increasingly potent as they pursue the league title, though Arbeloa insists there's still room for improvement.