A brilliant performance from Kylian Mbappé powered Real Madrid past Las Palmas and to the top of the La Liga standings. After both Atlético Madrid and Barcelona dropped points this weekend, Real Madrid came into their match against Los Amarillos with a golden opportunity to take charge of the La Liga title race.

MADRID— Kylian Mbappé continued his scoring streak with a brace as Real Madrid routed 10-man Las Palmas 4-1 to return to the top of the Spanish league on Sunday. Mbappé has struggled at times in his first season with Madrid but now has scored four goals in his last four matches with the Spanish powerhouse.

Kylian Mbappe was in inspired form, scoring twice to guide Real Madrid to a comeback 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday that lifted the champions to the top of the LaLiga standings. Real leapfrogged Atletico Madrid,