Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 as Mbappe scores

Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring an early penalty before Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande added goals. The victory kept Madrid third in La Liga, three points behind leaders Barcelona and one point behind Atlético Madrid. Mbappe converted from the spot in the 11th minute after going down under pressure from Racing defender Matteo Prati. Bellingham doubled the lead after Arda Guler sent him through on goal, and Diomande made it 3-0 with a strike from the edge of the penalty area. Madrid controlled much of the first half, but Racing pressed more aggressively after the break and pushed the visitors back. Madrid later regained control and created further chances. Mbappe hit the post, while Racing goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala denied Bellingham. Racing were awarded a penalty after Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni handled the ball in the area, but the decision was overturned following a review by the video assistant referee. Bellingham had a second goal ruled out for offside in stoppage time, and substitute Endrick curled an attempt narrowly wide. Racing coach Jose Alberto said the penalty awarded to Madrid affected the match, while...