Real Madrid 4-1 Las Palmas: Player ratings as big win sends champions top of La Liga

Real Madrid bounced back from conceding a first-minute goal to down convincingly beat Las Palmas 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Fabio Silva's goal after 26 seconds was the last thing Carlo Ancelotti needed after a week in which Spanish media have suggested he's under pressure, but his side bounced back quickly to assert themselves in a game they had to win in order to capitalise on slip-ups from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

Kylian Mbappe drew Madrid level from the penalty spot after Rodrygo was felled and the Frenchman played a key role in helping the 15-time Champions League winners take the game away from Las Palmas.

Mbappe made it 3-1 three minutes later, expertly guiding Rodrygo's ball into the top corner with laser-like precision, and the goal drew a passionate response from Ancelotti on the touchline - the Italian looking up to the director's box to vigorously pump his fists in celebration.

Rodrygo put the icing on Real Madrid's cake, turning home Fran Garcia's cross with a controlled first-time finish into Cillessen's bottom corner, before Las Palmas were reduced to ten players as Benito was shown a straight red card for catching Vazquez high on the body with his studs.

David Alaba was a second-half substitute for Madrid, continuing his return to action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a torn ACL.

Real Madrid player ratings (4-2-3-1)

*Ratings provided by FotMob

Subs not used: Andriy Lunin (GK), Fran Gonzalez (GK), Ferland Mendy, Jacobo Ramon, Jesus Vallejo.

Player of the Match: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

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