Los Blancos moved to second to on the log after beating Sevilla at Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid were at their goalscoring best, putting four past Sevilla in a dominant display that ended 4-2.
Los Blancos returned to winning ways against a struggling Sevilla side after a disappointing draw at Rayo Vallecano last weekend.
The win meant they finally took advantage of Barcelona's struggles and have now leapfrogged the Catalans in the LALIGA standings. Sevilla, on the other hand, remain 12th, behind city rivals Betis.
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Real Madrid got off to a blistering start, with Kylian Mbappé unleashing a thunderous 20-yard strike that left the goalkeeper static. Before Sevilla could regain their composure, Federico Valverde eclipsed his French teammate's effort with a breathtaking 30-yard screamer.
As the first half drew to a close, Rodrygo put the finishing touches on a sumptuous team move, courtesy of Lucas Vazquez's brilliance, to make it 3-0. However, Sevilla grasped a lifeline 10 minutes before the break, courtesy of Isaac Romero's header, giving them a glimmer of hope for the second half.
That hope was swiftly snuffed out by a ruthless Real Madrid, as Brahim Diaz converted Mbappe's ingenious pass from inside the area mere minutes after the restart. The visitors struggled to make an impact until the dying minutes of the game when Dodi Lukebakio netted a consolation goal.
Mbappé was the undisputed star of the show, producing a dazzling display that will be crucial to Real Madrid's title aspirations. With this resounding victory, Los Blancos sent a stern warning to their title rivals, reaffirming their determination to defend their LaLiga crown.