In Wednesday night, Real Madrid finally put their frustrations of recent LaLiga to an end in emphatic style, with a sparkling display by Kylian Mbappé putting them 3 goals ahead of Athletic Bilbao, in San Mamés. The French mega star scored two spectacular goals and a domineering performance that sent the league a message of his power of changing a game.
Madrid went at it at once, attacking with intent, and driving the ball with new stinging effect. They achieved a breakthrough early. In the seventh minute, Mbappé took a long-range diagonal ball off near the halfway line, plowed through two Athletic defenders and curled a shot into the top corner on the side of the box the sort of finishes that would shock anyone in the stadium, even an opposing one.
Rooted before halftime, Real increased his goal thanks to an organised, calm team play. Following the influx of patients that was reaching as far right as the midfield, Trent Alexander-Arnold passed a precise cross to the far right post where the ball bypassed the Bilbao defense and landed in the net.
Madrid even though they softened their intensity on the second half, they still maintained success. Reading spaces, always, and taking advantage of spaces in the defense of Bilbao, Mbappé scored once more in the 59th minute. Having slightly missed his line with goalkeeper Unai Simoni, he again struck an excellent outside the box shot, which secured the win and killed any hope of an athletic recovery.
Head coach Alonso praised the input of Mbappé and added that he is brilliant and also synergistic with Vinizcius Jr. “He’s in great form,” Alonso said. Today he again scored two wonderful goals. His gesture, his relationship with Vini – all was good. The team emerged focused at the very first minute.
The win brings Real Madrid to 36 points in 15 games and this leaves the club only a point behind Barcelona. This performance comes as a mighty statement after three straight away draws in the title race.
