Kylian Mbappé left a lasting impression as Real Madrid beat Sevilla FC 4-2 to close out 2024. His exceptional goal, a real gem of skill and precision, confirmed his status as a global superstar and prompted a viral reaction from team-mate Vinicius Jr.
Transferred to Real Madrid in the last summer mercato after years of speculation, Kylian Mbappé endured a first half of the season marked by high expectations and criticism. But against Sevilla, the Bondynois reminded everyone why he is considered one of the best players on the planet.
From the start of the match, the French striker shone with his mobility and sense of play. Initially positioned on the left wing, he showed his skill, and did not hesitate to switch to occupy the centre of the attack. On 10ᵉ minutes, he scored a spectacular goal: a crystal-clear shot into the top corner that left the Sevilla goalkeeper unmoved. The goal was quickly hailed as one of the finest of the season. After his goal, Mbappé rushed over to Carlo Ancelotti for a symbolic hug. The gesture, interpreted as a show of gratitude and relief, marked a turning point for the Frenchman, who now seems fully integrated into the Madrid team.
‘I can do a lot more. I know I have a lot more talent in my legs than what I’m showing. But as I’ve already said, I’ve improved in recent games. Bilbao was good for me because I hit rock bottom, I missed that penalty… I realised that I had to give everything for this shirt. Play with personality. We’re getting to know each other better. My arrival changed a lot of things in the team, but the adaptation, as the coach said, is over. I feel very well and you can see on the pitch that I understand the rest of the players better. And we’re all playing much better now,’ said Kylian Mbappé after his XXL match in which he scored and set up.
Vinicius’ viral reaction to Mbappé’s goal
Vinicius Jr watched Mbappé’s goal with enthusiasm after being suspended for accumulating a number of cards. It was his reaction in particular that sent social networks into a frenzy. A few hours after the match, Mbappé shared a photo of his goal on Instagram, accompanied by a sober but powerful caption: ‘Just the beginning’. In the comments, Vinicius wrote a simple ‘Wow’, accompanied by an emoji of applause.
Although the message was brief, it was enough to ignite fans of both players. Many saw in it a sincere admiration on the part of Vinicius, who has always helped the Frenchman to integrate successfully. He has made many decisive passes to Kylian Mbappé and even when he could score, he passes the ball to the Frenchman to help him score, as he did in the Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca in Qatar.
In any case, with this goal, Mbappé takes his total to 14 goals and 4 assists in 24 games in his first season in a white shirt. Although impressive, this record reflects a player who is still adapting to his new surroundings, but who is already crucial to his team. Carlo Ancelotti, who has repeatedly underlined Mbappé’s potential, said after the match that ‘He’s starting to find his rhythm. In 2025, he will be even more formidable’. This final match of 2024 marks an important milestone for Kylian Mbappé. After a start that fell slightly short of expectations, he finally seems to have found his place in the Madrid team.
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