Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals
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There is no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is in tremendous form this calendar year. If it were not for his form in front of goal, Real Madrid would be in a real hole
A raucous San Mamés was the last thing Real Madrid needed as they looked to right their season, having dipped below Barcelona in LALIGA. Athletic Club were awkward opponents, given that Kylian Mbappé had missed a penalty as Madrid fell to a 1-2 defeat last season, back when it had been an unhappy start to life in Spain.
An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real Madrid to a commanding 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, ending their three-game winless streak in LaLiga.
The successful spot kick was Mbappé’s 60th goal in 2025; the superstar forward has scored 53 goals for Real Madrid and seven for France. The only other player in club history to score 53 goals in a calendar year is Cristiano Ronaldo, who achieved the feat five times.
Xabi Alonso praised Kylian Mbappé's "two fantastic goals" and "excellent" connection with Vinícius Júnior after Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Athletic Club on Wednesday.
Athletic–Real: Mbappé breaks the deadlockBilbao – Real Madrid: Mbappé opens the scoringIn a tense showdown at San Mamés, Real Madrid finally found their rhythm thanks to a flash of brilliance
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday French superstar Kylian Mbappe was vital to the team for more than just his prolific goalscoring.Mbappe has called on Madrid to be united in recent weeks as the Spanish giants struggle for consistency under Alonso.
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be sidelined for around two months after sustaining a left quad injury. The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club. Alexander-Arnold required treatment on the pitch after appearing to land awkwardly while playing a pass down the right flank.
Kylian Mbappe has officially joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in one of world football’s rarest elite clubs after hitting 60 goals in the 2025 calendar year during Real Madrid’s draw with Girona.