LaLiga: Mbappe Scores Stunning Winner as Real Madrid Stage Comeback Win

Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Leganes 3-2, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a stunning winner from a free-kick. Get the latest updates on La Liga standings and results.

Kylian Mbappe's stunning winner capped off an incredible comeback by Real Madrid, as they overturned a halftime deficit to defeat Leganes 3-2 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The victory propelled Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings, extending their unbeaten run at home to eight league matches.

Real Madrid began the match somewhat cautiously against Leganes, who are battling relegation. However, they gradually gained momentum and started creating scoring opportunities. Luka Modric unleashed the first shot on target, forcing Marko Dmitrovic to make a save from a tight angle. Later, Modric found himself in a promising position at the edge of the area, courtesy of a Jude Bellingham pass, but his shot was headed away by Sergio Gonzalez.

Kylian Mbappe was denied by the impressive goalkeeping of Dmitrovic, but the Serbian stopper was eventually outsmarted by Mbappe's audacious penalty kick. After Arda Guler was fouled by Oscar Rodriguez in the area, Mbappe chipped the ball down the middle from the penalty spot, catching Dmitrovic off guard and giving Real Madrid the lead.

However, Leganes responded swiftly, equalizing less than two minutes later. Valentin Rosier made a surging run down the right flank and picked out Oscar, who cleverly shuffled the ball through to Diego Garcia. Garcia then tapped the ball into the empty net, stunning the Bernabeu crowd into silence. The visitors' equalizer was met with groans from the home fans, who were expecting a comfortable win.

🏁 @RealMadridEn 3-2 @CDLeganes_en
⚽ 32' @KMbappe (p.)
⚽ 34' Diego García
⚽ 41' Raba
⚽ 47' @BellinghamJude
⚽ 76' @KMbappe
👉 @Emirates pic.twitter.com/2G1AvELgzb

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 29, 2025

Leganes' momentum continued as they took the lead, with Oscar again playing a key role. He shifted the ball past Raul Asencio and pulled it back to Dani Raba, who swept the ball into the net with ease. The visitors' lead was short-lived, however, as Real Madrid equalized just two minutes into the second half. Jude Bellingham smashed the ball into the net on the rebound after Renato Tapia touched Brahim Diaz's initial shot onto the bar.

The match remained intense, with Brahim Diaz striking the post as Real Madrid pushed for the lead. It wasn't until the final 15 minutes that the hosts finally edged back in front. Bellingham won a free-kick from Tapia on the edge of the box, and Mbappe expertly curved the ball around the wall and into the bottom corner, securing a crucial goal for Real Madrid.

The winning goal, laid off by Fran Garcia, held special significance for Kylian Mbappe, as it marked the first time in his career that he had scored directly from a free-kick situation. This remarkable achievement capped off an impressive comeback by Real Madrid, securing a crucial 3-2 victory over Leganes.

🤳 @KMbappe: “Hello Madridistas! Another home win! We’ll keep pushing. Hala Madrid!” pic.twitter.com/u1XUh9bR2J

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 29, 2025

As the match drew to a close, Real Madrid appeared to adopt a more defensive stance, inviting pressure from Leganes. However, the visitors were unable to capitalize on this opportunity, with Munir El Haddadi's wayward header being their closest attempt to scoring. The win propelled Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the table, setting the stage for a thrilling Clasico in May.

The significance of the upcoming Clasico cannot be overstated, as it may well determine the trajectory of the La Liga title race. Meanwhile, Leganes face a daunting challenge in their bid to avoid relegation, with nine crucial matches remaining in their season. The outcome of these matches will be pivotal in determining their fate, making each game a high-stakes encounter.