Real Madrid finished the year with a 2-0 win over Sevilla, with Mbappé scoring a penalty to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a calendar year, in a match marked by high tempo and multiple chances for both teams.
Kylian Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record with 59 goals in a calendar year, expressing admiration for Ronaldo and celebrating his achievements on his birthday, while also emphasizing his commitment to Real Madrid and their upcoming season goals.
Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 by defeating Talavera 3-2, with Mbappé scoring twice and key contributions from debutants David Jiménez and Cestero, in a match marked by early dominance and late drama.
Real Madrid narrowly defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in a match marked by a controversial red card for Huijsen and a late penalty for Sociedad, with Mbappe and Güler scoring for Madrid and Oyarzabal netting for Sociedad.
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo with key performances from Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who scored twice, despite a surprising starting lineup decision by Xabi Alonso that left Vinícius on the bench initially.
Real Madrid's recent match highlighted Mbappe's emerging leadership and motivation, Vinicius Jr.'s struggle with form, the competition between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal for the right-back position, and Xabi Alonso's emphasis on aggressive ball recovery as a key tactical principle.
Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final, with PSG's team effort and tactical brilliance overshadowing individual stars like Mbappé, who struggled against a disciplined PSG side under Luis Enrique's management.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso discussed team strategies, player fitness, and potential lineups ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup match, highlighting the possibility of playing Mbappé and Gonzalo García together and providing updates on injured players and team tactics.
Kylian Mbappe, suffering from gastroenteritis, has missed Real Madrid's matches in the FIFA Club World Cup but may return for the upcoming game against FC Salzburg, depending on his recovery.
With the 2026 World Cup a year away, early predictions suggest Canada might make a deep run, weather conditions will significantly impact teams, Mbappe is poised to surpass Messi and Ronaldo as the top scorer, and traditional giants like Brazil, Germany, and Italy may struggle, while dark horse teams like Norway, Japan, and South American nations could surprise.
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Leganes, with standout performances from Kylian Mbappe, who played effectively on the left flank, and Fede Valverde, who impressed at right-back. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the team's solid performance and highlighted the contributions of players like Arda Guler and Dani Ceballos. Ancelotti also discussed tactical decisions, including Valverde's versatility and Mendy's absence, emphasizing the team's current focus and compactness.
Kylian Mbappe, recovering from a broken nose, may feature off the bench for France against the Netherlands, wearing a custom mask. Aurelien Tchouameni replaces Antoine Griezmann as captain for France, while Jeremie Frimpong replaces Joey Veerman for the Dutch. The match will take place at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig at 8pm BST on Friday, June 21, 2024.