{
  "id": 6998123,
  "title": "Mbappe and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid thrash Rayo Vallecano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mbappe-and-bellingham-on-target-as-real-madrid-thrash-rayo-vallecano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mbappe-and-bellingham-on-target-as-real-madrid-thrash-rayo-vallecano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid secured a commanding 4-1 victory over city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu, moving level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a penalty, capitalizing on a foul by Alvaro Carreras. Mbappe doubled Real's lead three minutes later, providing a perfect cross for left-back Jude Bellingham to score. The English midfielder added the third goal 10 minutes before halftime. Mbappe again came close to scoring in first-half stoppage time, only to see his effort hit the woodwork. Valencia pulled one back early in the second half via Sergio Camello, but Mbappe sealed the win with a dramatic goal in stoppage time, ensuring Real Madrid claimed 14 wins from their last 15 home matches against Vallecano. Barcelona can reclaim a three-point lead over Real if they defeat Levante on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid moved level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after thrashing city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu. The home side bounced back from their shock defeat by Real Betis eight days earlier by racing into a three-goal lead inside the opening 35 minutes, making it four wins from […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kylian Mbappe scores twice in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano",
    "Jude Bellingham adds two goals for Real Madrid in the match",
    "Real Madrid equalizes La Liga leaders Barcelona in points"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "Real Madrid - Rayo Vallecano live | Carreras extends the lead after Mbappé's penalty goal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/real-madrid-rayo-vallecano-en-directo-carreras-amplia-la-ventaja-tras",
        "published": "2026-09-12T19:20:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}