- Real Madrid defeated Las Palmas 4-1 at home in La Liga
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a penalty in the 18th minute
- Las Palmas’ Benito Ramírez received a red card in the 64th minute
- David Alaba returned to action after a 13-month injury absence
- Florentino Pérez was re-elected as Real Madrid president until 2029
Key Takeaways:
Real Madrid regained the top spot in La Liga with a convincing 4-1 win against Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu. The victory gives Los Blancos a two-point lead over Atlético Madrid and extends their advantage over Barcelona to seven points.
The match began with an unexpected twist as Fábio Silva gave Las Palmas a shock lead after only 18 seconds. However, Real Madrid quickly took control. Kylian Mbappé equalized from the penalty spot in the 18th minute, and Brahim Díaz put Madrid ahead in the 33rd minute. Three minutes later, Mbappé added his second goal of the match. Rodrygo completed the scoring in the 57th minute, bringing the final score to 4-1.
⚪️🔙 David Alaba, back on the pitch for Real Madrid after long injury… 399 days! pic.twitter.com/2TwvorukEq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 19, 2025
Las Palmas faced further difficulties when Benito Ramírez was sent off with a straight red card in the 64th minute. Real Madrid had three goals disallowed for offside, missed several clear-cut chances, and hit the woodwork, showcasing their offensive dominance. In other positive news, David Alaba made his long-awaited return to the pitch after more than a year of recovering from injury. The defender entered as a substitute late in the game when the result was already decided.
In a notable off-field development, Florentino Pérez was re-elected as Real Madrid president, extending his leadership until 2029. Under his presidency, Real Madrid has won 37 trophies, including seven Champions League titles and seven La Liga championships. The announcement followed the conclusion of the match.