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  "id": 6995702,
  "title": "Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink Rayo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mbappe-at-the-double-as-real-madrid-sink-rayo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T21:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mbappe-double-real-madrid-sink-211652103.html"
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  "account": "Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in La Liga, bringing the team back to the top of the table. Jose Mourinho's side bounced back after their previous loss to Real Betis, securing a convincing victory against their city rivals. Other goals came from Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras, who also assisted Mbappe's second goal. Sergio Camello scored for Rayo, but it was too little, too late. Barcelona will visit Levante on Sunday, seeking to extend their perfect start to the season and reclaim the lead on Real Madrid.",
  "summary": "Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.On Tuesday Real Madrid travel to face Elche, while Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Rival watch: Atletico Madrid midfield ace a doubt for derby against Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rival-watch-atletico-madrid-midfield-ace-a-doubt-for-derby-against",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mbappe-double-helps-real-madrid-thump-rayo-vallecano-4-1-in-la-liga",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:43:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink Rayo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mbappe-at-the-double-as-real-madrid-sink-rayo",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:48:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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