Real Madrid can climb to second in the La Liga standings if they dispatch of Sevilla, and they are already on course to do so having taken an early lead at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Kylian Mbappe had scored in his last three appearances (vs Girona, Atalanta and Pachuca), and he has now made it four in four with the opening goal in this one. This one is a beauty, as he collects the ball 25 yards out before unleashing a thunderous strike that left Sevilla goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez with no chance.
What a goal by Kylian Mbappé 🤯
The Frenchman strikes from range to hand Real Madrid the lead against Sevilla 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/1l9CZwRPLz
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) December 22, 2024
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ WHAT A GOAL!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dwfSFtwUV7
— TC (@totalcristiano) December 22, 2024
MBAPPE WITH AN UNREAL STRIKE!! WOW 🤯 pic.twitter.com/k4XkZVQPC6
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 22, 2024
It was not the most convincing of starts from Real Madrid, but this Mbappe goal will allow them to settle down quickly. Carlo Ancelotti’s should be able to control proceedings from here, although Sevilla will be dangerous on the counter-attack with Dode Lukebakio and Stanis Idumbo Muzambo. However, if they can see it out, it would be a fourth win in five matches across all competitions.