Kylian Mbappé is back and better than ever! 🌟 The French superstar scored as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday, climbing above Barcelona to seize second place in La Liga.
After Atlético Madrid beat Barca earlier, the stage was set for Carlo Ancelotti's squad to make their move. And boy, did they deliver! This win puts them just one point behind the leaders as the race heats up.
Mbappé's journey hasn't been all smooth sailing since his summer switch from Paris Saint-Germain. His adaptation period was tough, but as coach Ancelotti said, that's behind him now. With his 14th goal this season, Mbappé proved he's ready to shine bright for Los Blancos. ✨
‘I know I've got much more in my legs than I'm showing, but in the last games, I've played better,’ Mbappé shared. ‘The Bilbao game was good for me, I hit the bottom, I missed a penalty, and it was a moment to realize I have to give everything for this shirt and show my personality.’
Adding to the spectacle, Fede Valverde scored a stunning long-range goal, while Rodrygo Goes and Brahim Díaz also found the back of the net. Díaz's goal came after a slick assist from Mbappé, showcasing the Frenchman's playmaking skills. 🎯
Sevilla didn't go down without a fight, with Isaac Romero and Dodi Lukebakio scoring for the visitors. However, they were outplayed in what was veteran defender Jesús Navas' final game for the club. An emotional farewell for a legend. 🙌
With this victory, Real Madrid is charging full steam ahead in the title race. Can they overtake Atlético and claim the top spot? Stay tuned, football fans! ⚽🔥
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Mbappe back from 'bottom' as Real down Sevilla, Navas bids farewell
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