Real Madrid defeats Rayo Vallecano with goals from Álvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappé

Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday. The result allows Real Madrid to draw level with Barcelona in the La Liga standings. Álvaro Carreras earned an early penalty that Kylian Mbappé converted to start the scoring. Mbappé later set up Carreras for the team's second goal during the first half. Following the match, Carreras acknowledged his teammate's contribution on social media by posting a picture of the pair celebrating. The win marks a significant domestic result for the squad managed by José Mourinho.

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