Real Madrid thrash Monaco 6-1 as Mbappe scores twice in Champions League
Real Madrid crushed Monaco 6-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid. Kylian Mbappe scored twice against his former side, stretching his lead to 11 goals in the competition's top scorers' chart. Vinicius Junior, jeered by fans last weekend, responded with a brilliant goal, while Jude Bellingham and Franco Mastantuono also found the net. The win eases pressure on new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso last week, securing his second victory after a disastrous Copa del Rey debut against Albacete.
This emphatic result strengthens Madrid's bid for a top-eight finish in the league phase, which offers direct qualification for the knockout rounds. The attacking display was arguably their best of the season, with Mbappe netting in five minutes and again late in the first half, while Monaco's Thilo Kehrer turned a Vinicius cross into his own net. For Nigerian football fans, this highlights Madrid's revival and the growing global dominance of African stars in top European clubs.
The victory shifts momentum for Madrid, who were struggling in La Liga, and keeps them firmly in Champions League contention. With Mbappe in such commanding form, they're now strong favourites to advance. Will this win propel them to Champions League glory, or was this just a Monaco side that crumbled under pressure?
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It's about time.
The right mindset for winning is what the Madrids always carry.