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Kylian Mbappe registers three goal contributions to fire Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
Next Game: Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo - Sunday, December 7 at 8pm in La Liga
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Barcelona | 15 | 25 | 37 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 15 | 19 | 36 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 14 | 16 | 32 |
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'nearing' Dayot Upamecano deal following 'very grateful' admission
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