Real Madrid are set to host Las Palmas this afternoon at the Bernabéu in a fixture which could see them go top of the pile in La Liga.Carlo Ancelotti and his side have been dealt an extremely late

Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

Kylian Mbappé has continued his scoring streak with a brace as Real Madrid routed 10-man Las Palmas 4-1 to return to the top of the Spanish league.

Real Madrid have named their starting XI for Sunday's LaLiga clash with Las Palmas. With Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona dropping points on Saturday, today's game could be huge for the capital

Kylian Mbappe was in inspired form, scoring twice to guide Real Madrid to a comeback 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday that lifted the champions to the top of the LaLiga standings.

Real Madrid will face Las Palmas in a matter of hours. If they avoid defeat, they will look to go to the top of the La Liga table. Carlo Ancelotti was already without Eduardo Camavinga with an injury picked up against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey.