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.

With his goals against Las Palmas, Kylian Mbappe has crossed the 300-goal mark in his club career, scoring 18 for Real, 27 for Monaco and 256 for Paris Saint-Germain

Las Palmas coach Diego Martinez concedes Real Madrid were simply too good for Sunday's defeat. Real Madrid were comfortable 4-1 winners on the evening, with Kylian Mbappe (2), Brahim Diaz and Rodrigo Goes scoring for the hosts after Fabio Silva had given Las Palmas the lead in the first minute.