Real Madrid beat Leganés 3-2: Mbappe leads Real Madrid to dramatic win

Real Madrid beat Leganés 3-2 in a thrilling match at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday (29). The game was marked by two comebacks on the scoreboard.

The first half was a lively affair with Real Madrid taking the lead in the 31st minute through a Kylian Mbappé penalty. However, Leganés responded quickly to turn the game around with goals from Diego García in the 33rd minute and Dani Raba in the 40th minute.

The Merengues’ stars came out in the second half. Jude Bellingham equalised for the Merengues in the first minute and Mbappé sealed victory for the hosts with a free-kick in the 30th minute. It was the first free-kick goal of the Frenchman’s career.

The result takes Real Madrid to 63 points, level with leaders Barcelona, who remain second on the points table. The win keeps the LaLiga title race alive, with Los Blancos keeping up the pressure on the Catalans.

Meanwhile, Leganés remain in the relegation zone on 27 points, the same as Alaves, who are the first team outside it.

Real Madrid Line-up (4-2-3-1): Vazquez (Valverde 72′), Asencio, Ruediger, Garcia, Modric (Tchouameni 81′), Camavinga, Guler (Rodrygo 62′), Bellingham, Diaz (Vinicius 62′), Mbappe

Leganes (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic, Rosier, Gonzalez, Nastasic, Hernandez, Neyou (Cisse 66′), Tapia (Brasanac 86′), Cruz (Diomande 86′), Raba (De La Fuente 86′), Rodriguez, Garcia (Munir 81′