Kylian Mbappé’s incredible scoring streak is unstoppable. Real Madrid scored two more goals on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points with a 4-0 victory over Valencia.
On the same day that the French striker flaunted last season’s Golden Boot award for top scorer in European football, he now has a record 21 goals in 17 games for club and country this season.
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At this rate, he will likely be competing for his first Ballon d’Or award next year. This leaves Madrid in contention for top honors.
The Spanish giants are trailing second-placed Villarreal, but third-placed Barcelona could cut their lead at the top to five points if they can defeat Elche on Sunday.
Mbappe scored from the penalty spot in the 19th minute against Santiago Bernabéu and extended Madrid’s lead to two goals in the 31st minute.
Jude Bellingham scored the home side’s third goal just before half-time, and three more goals looked almost certain.
Alvaro Carreras won for the 82nd time.
