Real Madrid squeezed past Leganes to stay within touching distance of Barcelona.
Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty and a freekick on either side of a Jude Bellingham goal to help Real Madrid beat a stubborn Leganes side 3-2.
Los Blancos had their work cut out for them after Barcelona won their game in hand against Osasuna, which sent the three points clear on the standings. With a host of players returning from the international break for Real Madrid and facing a Los Pepineros side that already beat Atletico Madrid and Barcelona this season, it was set to be a tough night.
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Leganes lived up to the billing as well, equalising through Diego Garcia almost immediately after Kylian Mbappe gave Los Blancos the lead through the spot. They shocked the home crowd by going ahead just before halftime, thanks to a Dani Raba strike.
However, Real Madrid burst out the gates in the second-half, scoring almost immediately after resumption through Jude Bellingham. A draw was insufficient for Real Madrid, and they pressed for a winner.
Their reward came in the 76th minute after Rodrygo was fouled at the edge of the box. A well-worked free-kick routine from the host saw Fran Garcia roll the ball to Kylian Mbappe, who bent the ball past the wall and Dmitrovic to give his side the lead and maximum points.
Real Madrid return level on points with Barcelona, having played a game more. The Blaugrana have a chance to restore their three-point margin tomorrow, during the Catalan derby against Espanyol.