Kylian Mbappé returned to the San Mamés stadium, where he had his epiphany in 2024, a year after hitting rock bottom. The Frenchman's resurrection was complete as he scored two goals against Athletic Bilbao and set up another, lighting up the darkness with his incredible performance.
The match came just days after Barcelona had won five games in a row, overhauling Madrid's lead at the top of the table. Real Madrid had been struggling all season, and their 3-0 victory seemed like a long shot until Mbappé took to the field. He was instrumental in turning the game around, controlling Trent Alexander-Arnold's diagonal pass before unleashing a powerful shot from the edge of the area.
The win marked a significant shift for Madrid, as they looked to right the ship after their disappointing run of form. Manager Xabi Alonso has been working to adapt his tactics to fit his players, and tonight was a step in that direction. With Mbappé leading the charge, Real Madrid were able to break down Athletic Bilbao's high defensive line and create scoring opportunities.
The victory also highlighted Mbappé's incredible impact on the team. The 21-year-old forward has been instrumental in turning around Real Madrid's season, with 25 goals and four assists already this campaign. He has more than twice his teammates' combined total over the past year, and almost 60% of Madrid's league goals.
As Alonso pointed out, "in the future we're going to need a lot of what we did today." Tonight was a significant step forward for both Mbappé and Real Madrid, as they look to build on their success and climb back to the top of the table. The question now is whether this performance will be enough to carry them through the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have won five games in a row, with Pedri and Raphinha returning from injury to help the team regain momentum. With Madrid struggling and Barcelona on the upswing, the rivalry between the two teams has never been more intense.
The match may have ended with a 3-0 victory for Real Madrid, but the real story is Mbappé's incredible individual performance. The Frenchman has taken his game to new heights, and it remains to be seen how far he can carry his team forward.
In other news, Thibaut Courtois admitted that Madrid needed to "stop talking and start acting" after their disappointing run of form. He praised the team's spirit, saying they were playing with a sense of solidarity, but acknowledged that they had been struggling to adapt their tactics to fit the players.
With Madrid's struggles mounting, it remains to be seen how long Alonso will remain at the helm. The manager has faced criticism for his tactics and his inability to inspire his players, but tonight was a much-needed win to lift his team's spirits.
For now, however, Mbappé is the story of the night, and his incredible performance is sure to be remembered for a long time.
The match came just days after Barcelona had won five games in a row, overhauling Madrid's lead at the top of the table. Real Madrid had been struggling all season, and their 3-0 victory seemed like a long shot until Mbappé took to the field. He was instrumental in turning the game around, controlling Trent Alexander-Arnold's diagonal pass before unleashing a powerful shot from the edge of the area.
The win marked a significant shift for Madrid, as they looked to right the ship after their disappointing run of form. Manager Xabi Alonso has been working to adapt his tactics to fit his players, and tonight was a step in that direction. With Mbappé leading the charge, Real Madrid were able to break down Athletic Bilbao's high defensive line and create scoring opportunities.
The victory also highlighted Mbappé's incredible impact on the team. The 21-year-old forward has been instrumental in turning around Real Madrid's season, with 25 goals and four assists already this campaign. He has more than twice his teammates' combined total over the past year, and almost 60% of Madrid's league goals.
As Alonso pointed out, "in the future we're going to need a lot of what we did today." Tonight was a significant step forward for both Mbappé and Real Madrid, as they look to build on their success and climb back to the top of the table. The question now is whether this performance will be enough to carry them through the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have won five games in a row, with Pedri and Raphinha returning from injury to help the team regain momentum. With Madrid struggling and Barcelona on the upswing, the rivalry between the two teams has never been more intense.
The match may have ended with a 3-0 victory for Real Madrid, but the real story is Mbappé's incredible individual performance. The Frenchman has taken his game to new heights, and it remains to be seen how far he can carry his team forward.
In other news, Thibaut Courtois admitted that Madrid needed to "stop talking and start acting" after their disappointing run of form. He praised the team's spirit, saying they were playing with a sense of solidarity, but acknowledged that they had been struggling to adapt their tactics to fit the players.
With Madrid's struggles mounting, it remains to be seen how long Alonso will remain at the helm. The manager has faced criticism for his tactics and his inability to inspire his players, but tonight was a much-needed win to lift his team's spirits.
For now, however, Mbappé is the story of the night, and his incredible performance is sure to be remembered for a long time.
just thinking about Kylian Mbappé's performance last night was like watching a masterclass in football 
! The way he took over the game, controlling it with his incredible speed and skill, it's just awe-inspiring 
. And to see him score those two goals, setting up another one too... I mean, what more can you ask for from a player? 
. From hitting rock bottom to becoming the hero of Real Madrid's season, it's like he was reborn on that pitch 
. Like, 25 goals and four assists already? That's almost impossible for anyone else to match! 
. And Real Madrid needs this win more than ever - their season is literally hanging by a thread 
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. I'm just basking in the glory of Kylian Mbappé's incredible performance 
! He's not just a great player, he's an inspiration 
! He's like the superhero who saved Real Madrid from the brink of disaster. And let's be real, 25 goals and four assists in one season? That's like me scoring a hat-trick on FIFA online... not gonna happen 
? Alonso should be getting a raise for playing Mbappé's genius like a violin string 
. And Thibaut Courtois, nice one with the "stop talking and start acting" advice 
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Mbappé's performance was insane! Like he single-handedly turned the game around 
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He's like a new man since that tough year in 2024. I mean, 25 goals and four assists already this season? That's crazy! It's like he's taken his game to another level. The way he controlled the match against Athletic Bilbao was incredible... I'm so glad he was able to lead Real Madrid to that big win.
it's insane how far this guy has come in just one year, he literally went from rock bottom to leading his team to a 3-0 win at the san mamés stadium. i mean, we all know real madrid had been struggling but mbappé took that game and turned it on its head with two goals and an assist. he's more than just a superstar player, he's a game-changer. let's see if real madrid can build on this momentum and stay top of the table for a while 
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. Let's hope this win will carry them through the rest of the season 
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just saw Kylian Mbappé's insane 2 goal show against Athletic Bilbao and I'm HOOKED 
. How can they expect to climb back up the table with such weaknesses? The manager said they needed to stop talking and start acting, but when did that ever happen? When are they going to make some real changes?
. Can we really believe that Mbappé's individual brilliance will carry them all the way to the top?
i mean he literally carried real madrid to that 3-0 win against athletic bilbao and now barca's on fire too 
the rivalry between these two teams is getting so intense, it's like the whole world is watching 
what's next for these teams? will mbappe keep leading the charge or will barcelona keep pushing for the top spot 
can you believe the drama that comes with football? like, one minute Madrid's losing all hope, next minute Kylian Mbappe shows up and saves their bacon lolol. 21 goals and counting and this kid's on fire 
xabi alonso needs to get his tactics together ASAP
. It's one win against Athletic Bilbao, and while it was an impressive performance from him, we need to see this consistency over a longer period of time 
. The team still needs to work on their overall strategy and tactics to stay ahead of Barcelona 
. Maybe Mbappé can help bring some magic back to Madrid, but we'll have to wait and see if they can sustain this momentum 
! He took over the game against Athletic Bilbao and saved Real Madrid from certain defeat. I mean, 25 goals and four assists already this season? That's crazy talk! 
The kid's got skills for days, and it's no wonder he was the key to turning their season around.
! I've seen some amazing moments in football, but that one takes the cake.