WATCH: Kylian Mbappe gets on the scoresheet against Villarreal

Real Madrid are on course to return to the top of the La Liga standings, having made it 3-1 against Villarreal in their clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.

It was a frustrating first half for Real Madrid, who were not able to find a way to break down the Villarreal defence. Franco Mastantuono had their best chance, but he was denied by a brilliant block from Renato Veiga, while at the other end, Thibaut Courtois made a huge stop to deny Tani Oluwaseyi.

And the visitors were made to pay for that missed opportunity, as Real Madrid took the lead two minutes into the second half. It came from Vinicius Junior, whose effort flew into the back of the net via a big deflection from former Los Blancos defender Rafa Marin. Those two were involved in Real Madrid’s second too, as Marin fouled Vinicius inside the penalty area – the Brazilian stepped up to score his brace from 12 yards.

That gave Real Madrid a cushion, but it has only lasted a matter of minutes as Villarreal got a goal back courtesy of Georges Mikautadze. However, any momentum evaporated shortly after as Santiago Mourino was sent off for a second yellow card, and now Kylian Mbappe has made it 3-1.

🚨🇪🇸 MBAPPE MAKES IT THREE FOR REAL MADRID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal.pic.twitter.com/duFI1sV7ZQ

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 4, 2025

Mbappe can’t stop scoring!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/a71pkXWcL2

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 4, 2025

It hasn’t been the easy evening for Mbappe, but he has now got their goal. However, his joy was short-lived as he was forced off minutes after finding the back of the net.