Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe (right) takes on a Sevilla defender during the LaLiga match at the Santiago Bernabeu. (EPA Images pic)MADRID: Kylian Mbappe scored twice including one brilliant individual goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga.

Arda Guler netted a spectacular opener before Mbappe's double and a rocket from Yan Diomande as Jose Mourinho side moved above Real Betis, who lost 5-2 to league leaders Barcelona on Saturday.

Mbappe's first was a sensational strike, involving a roulette on the edge of Sevilla's box, and his second a chipped Panenka penalty.

Champions Barca are six points ahead of Real Madrid before next weekend's Clasico at Camp Nou, with Atletico Madrid second, sandwiched between Spain's giants.