Stats: Mbappe joins Ronaldo on 21, Man United's first in 21 years, Milan's 21 best in Europe

ESPN brings you the best stats from this weekend's football action.

Mbappé's brace at Villarreal lifts Real Madrid into La Liga lead

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Despite a coaching change and some poor play that irked its fans, Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga after Klyian Mbappé scored a brace in a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday.

Mbappe double against Villarreal sends Real Madrid top

La Liga's dramatic title race took another turn as Real Madrid leapfrogged Barcelona into top spot with a 2-0 win against Villarreal. Kylian Mbappe took his tally for the season to 21 goals in 19 league outings with a close-range strike early in the second half and a penalty in injury-time.

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Villarreal: Lethal Mbappe Reignites La Liga Title Race

Los Blancos have now won back-to-back games away at Villarreal for the first time since 2011.

Mbappé defends Vinícius after boos by Real Madrid fans in Spanish league match

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé criticized Real Madrid fans for singling out Vinícius Júnior and booing the star forward in the team's Spanish league match on Saturday. Mbappé said fans are entitled to boo when they are unhappy,