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

Kylian Mbappe nets brace as Real Madrid secure 4-1 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabeu. Key highlights from the match.

Editorial Desk

September 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Madrid, Spain — Kylian Mbappe netted two goals as Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a LaLiga match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

The French forward opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a penalty after a foul on Alvaro Carreras inside the box. He added a second goal in the 91st minute, sealing the win for the hosts and bringing his total to seven goals in six games across all competitions.

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Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham also found the back of the net, while Rayo Vallecano managed a consolation goal in the 51st minute. The result leaves Real Madrid with 12 points, level with leaders Barcelona ahead of their match against Levante on Sunday.

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