Real Madrid beat Racing Santander; Lazio go top in Italy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 01:31 · Archive

Real Madrid defeated Racing Santander 3-0 as Kylian Mbappe scored again, while Lazio went top of Italy's Serie A with a late winner against Cagliari.

Real Madrid defeated Racing Santander 3-0 to extend their winning run to six successive matches across all competitions. Kylian Mbappe scored from an 11th-minute penalty after being fouled himself, and England midfielder Jude Bellingham added his 50th goal for the club midway through the first half. Summer signing Yan Diomande completed the scoring with a powerful strike before half-time. Madrid moved to third place in the Spanish league, one point behind Atletico Madrid and three behind leaders Barcelona.

In Italy's Serie A, Lazio took top place after beating Cagliari with a dramatic late winner. Andrea Pinamonti came on as a second-half substitute and scored in the 83rd minute to secure the victory. Cagliari had taken the lead through striker M'Bala Nzola in the 21st minute before Gustav Isaksen equalised for Lazio late in the first half. The win represented Lazio's best-ever league start, with nine wins and one draw from their opening 10 matches. The result moved them three points clear of defending champions Inter Milan, who lost to city rivals AC Milan.

How it is being reported

• Real Madrid reign in Spain, as Lazio go top in ItalyReal Madrid have continued on their winning ways, Kylian Mbappe among the scorers against Racing Santander to keep pace with Barcelona in Spain's top flight.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 01:19
• Real Madrid reign in Spain, as Lazio go top in ItalyReal Madrid have continued on their winning ways, Kylian Mbappe among the scorers against Racing Santander to keep pace with Barcelona in Spain's top flight.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 01:19

In this story: Real Madrid · Kylian Mbappe · Lazio · Barcelona · Jude Bellingham · Racing Santander · Cagliari · Inter Milan

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