If Kylian Mbappé hadn’t become a footballer, he could easily have worked as a postman—he delivers that reliably. Right now, the Frenchman is simply Real’s life insurance. In the 2-0 win

Kylian Mbappe dedicated his successful Panenka penalty against Villarreal to Real Madrid team-mate Brahim Diaz following his Africa Cup of Nations nightmare. The Morocco international had a brilliant AFCON but crucially missed his Panenka spot-kick in their final loss to Senegal.

Mbappé was the author of both goals in Real Madrid's 2-0 away victory, which at least temporarily placed the team at the top of La Liga. Brahim's chip shot last Sunday (18) also happened in the added time of the second half and was calmly saved by Edouard Mendy, Senegal's goalkeeper.

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé criticized Real Madrid fans for singling out Vinícius Júnior and booing the star forward in the team's Spanish league match on Saturday. Mbappé said fans are entitled to boo when they are unhappy,