Kylian Mbappé has extended his scoring streak with his sixth goal in five matches as Real Madrid defeated Alaves 3-2 to move closer to leader Barcelona in the Spanish league.

Kylian Mbappe scores in his fifth consecutive match for Real Madrid as the La Liga champions survive a late comeback to beat Deportivo Alaves.

Real Madrid have been left sweating ahead of their derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday after Kylian Mbappe was forced off against Alaves with a thigh problem - with the player set to undergo tests

Kylian Mbappe needed a few games at Real Madrid to get going, but after a stunning goal against Alaves, he is in full stride and has fully embraced his role as prime Galactico at the Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe has had a slightly underwhelming start to his Real Madrid career, with many expecting him to have scored more than the six goals, three of which have been penalties, he has mustered in

Kylian Mbappé continued his scoring streak with his sixth goal in five matches, helping Real Madrid secure a 3-2 victory over Alaves. Despite a late scare, Madrid moved one point closer to league leaders Barcelona.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that his striker Kylian Mbappe asked to be brought off during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Deportivo Alaves in La Liga.

Real Madrid made a dream start to their MD7 clash against Alaves after taking the lead inside the opening minute, and they have now built on that by adding a second goal at the Santiago Bernabeu.It

Real Madrid went into half-time two goals in front over Alavés, thanks to an early Lucas Vázquez goal and a typically brilliant strike from Kylian Mbappé. Jude Bellingham assisted the Frenchman’s strike brilliantly, and he beat three defenders before finding the net, while Vinícius Júnior delivered a top-class pullback for the opener from Vázquez.

Kylian Mbappe netted a gorgeous Real Madrid goal to double the lead against Alaves with Jude Bellingham playing a major part. Lucas Vasquez had given Los Blancos a very early lead when he struck in the first minute in the La Liga clash.