Real Madrid proved their mettle as reigning champions, staging a commanding 3-1 comeback against Las Palmas after conceding an early goal from the visitors.

At the heart of their success was Kylian Mbappe, whose outstanding performance silenced critics and rekindled the spark that once made him the most sought-after player in world football.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Nicole Powell breaks down how Mbappe’s brilliance turned the tide for Real Madrid and why this performance could mark a turning point in his career with Los Blancos.