BILBAO, Spain: An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real Madrid to a commanding 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, ending their three-game winless streak in LaLiga. The win keeps Real in second place with 36 points from 15 matches, one behind leaders Barcelona. Real started brightly with Mbappe opening the scoring in the seventh minute. He received a long ball near the halfway line, brushed aside two defenders in a dynamic solo run before curling a stunning strike into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area.

Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.

El francés, con dos goles y una asistencia, lidera una contundente victoria contra el Athletic con la que el Real, intenso y con determinación, mantiene el pulso al Barça, que se…