Madrid: Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Leganes, reducing the points difference with La Liga leaders Barcelona to just four. The win was instrumental in Real Madrid's ascent to second place in the league standings, surpassing Atletico Madrid. According to Anadolu Agency, the match saw French player Kylian Mbappe open the scoring with a straightforward finish at the far post before halftime. The lead was extended in the 66th minute when Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde struck a powerful freekick, marking Real Madrid's second goal of the match. In the final minutes, English star Jude Bellingham added a third goal with a header, capitalizing on a deflected shot from Moroccan teammate Brahim Diaz that had hit the crossbar. This decisive victory brought Real Madrid's total points to 30 after 13 games, pushing them ahead of city rivals Atletico Madrid, who hold 29 points. Barcelona, who are currently leading La Liga, drew 2-2 with Celta Vigo on Saturday, bringing their total points to 34. With a game in hand, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid remains a strong contender, closely trailing Barcelona in the league race.