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Mbappe Scores as Real Madrid Beat Racing Santander to Pressure Barcelona

Mbappe Scores as Real Madrid Beat Racing Santander to Pressure Barcelona
World Sports · 17:25:35 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe ended a difficult week with a goal as his side defeated Racing Santander in La Liga, maintaining pressure on league leaders Barcelona.

The French forward found the net in the victory, which keeps Real Madrid within striking distance of the top spot in the Spanish top flight.

Mbappe's goal comes after a week marked by controversy surrounding a trip to China, though the player responded on the pitch to help his team secure three points.

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