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 had to suffer to maintain their winning run in La Liga as Alaves came close to drawing the game in the final few minutes of their last league encounter. Ultimately, the Merengues were

Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement to end a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul of club trophies.

Earlier on Wednesday, former Manchester United centre back Rafael Varane confirmed his retirement from football aged just 31. Here's what he's had to say on Instagram:

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut at Serie A side Como.