Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1

Real Madrid secured a 2‑1 victory in their latest La Liga fixture after goals from Jude Bellingham and Álvaro Carreras helped to steady a side that had suffered a defeat in the previous round. The win, which came against Deportivo Alavés at the Bernabéu, saw Bellingham open the scoring in the 23rd minute before Carreras added a second half goal to restore the team's momentum and lift the squad’s confidence.

The result eased growing scrutiny on manager José Mourinho, who had faced criticism following the earlier loss to Sevilla that left Madrid trailing in the title race. With three points added to their tally, Madrid remain within striking distance of the league leaders, while Mourinho’s tactical adjustments appear to be bearing fruit as the team looks to consolidate its position in the remaining fixtures.