Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

Kylian Mbappé has 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.

When Las Palmas scored in just the first minute of their clash against Real Madrid on Sunday, it appeared the men in white would be in for yet another long day.What followed, however, was an absolute