An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real Madrid to a commanding 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, ending their three-game winless streak in La Liga.
The win keeps Real in second place with 36 points from 15 matches, one behind leaders Barcelona.
Real started brightly with Mbappe opening the scoring in the seventh minute.
He received a long ball near the halfway line, brushed aside two defenders in a dynamic solo run before curling a stunning strike into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Madrid doubled their lead just before halftime.
A patient build-up culminated in Trent Alexander-Arnold delivering a pinpoint cross from the right wing to the far post.
Mbappe nodded the ball back inside the six-yard box, where Eduardo Camavinga headed in from close range.
The second half saw Real ease off the tempo, but Mbappe was far from done.
In the 59th minute, spotting Bilbao keeper Unai Simon marginally out of position, the French forward unleashed another curling effort from outside the box to seal the win.
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