March 30, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid moved level on points with La Liga leaders, Barcelona, after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Leganes at Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including the decisive goal, while Jude Bellingham was also on target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Mbappe opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, converting from the penalty spot after Oscar Rodriguez brought down Arda Guler inside the area. However, Leganes responded immediately as Lucas Vazquez misjudged Valentin Rosier’s delivery, allowing Diego Garcia to finish from close range. Eight minutes later, Dani Raba completed the turnaround by slotting in Rodriguez’s low cross to give the visitors a 2-1 lead.
Madrid pressed for an equaliser and eventually found one in the second half. A goalmouth scramble inside the Leganes box resulted in Bellingham firing the ball into the net to restore parity. The hosts continued to push forward, with Brahim Diaz striking the post before Mbappe settled the contest with 15 minutes remaining.
The French forward stepped up to curl a superb free-kick past the goalkeeper, sealing Madrid’s comeback victory. The result ensures Ancelotti’s side remain firmly in the title race, with Barcelona set to face Girona on Sunday in a crucial clash at the top of the table.
Madrid’s win extends their unbeaten run in La Liga, while Leganes remain in the relegation zone. Ancelotti’s men now shift focus to their upcoming fixtures, maintaining pressure on their title rivals in the battle for domestic supremacy.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
