Kylian Mbappe has firmly established himself at Real Madrid, scoring the decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Sevilla this Saturday. This win propels Real Madrid to second place in La Liga, edging out their rivals Barcelona.
While Atletico Madrid clinched the top spot by defeating Barcelona, Real Madrid’s triumph keeps the race tight, leaving them just a point behind the leaders as the Christmas break approaches.
Carlo Ancelotti, Real’s head coach, had previously stated that Mbappe’s adaptation period was over following his summer move from Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe has proven Ancelotti right, netting his 14th goal of the season across all competitions and delivering a standout performance.
\"I know I've got much more in my legs than I'm showing, but in the last games I've played better,\" Mbappe shared. \"The Bilbao game was good for me, I hit the bottom, I missed a penalty and it was a moment to realise that I have to give everything for this shirt and show my personality.\"
The victory was propelled by Fede Valverde’s brilliant strike, Rodrygo Goes, and Brahim Diaz, who scored thanks to a clever pass from Mbappe. Sevilla managed to find the net through Isaac Romero and Dodi Lukebakio, but were thoroughly outplayed. The match also marked the final game for veteran defender Jesus Navas with Sevilla.
Mbappe’s seamless integration into the team highlights Real Madrid’s ambition as they navigate the competitive landscape of La Liga, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.
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Mbappe back from 'bottom' as Real down Sevilla, Navas bids farewell
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