Since his saga-ending move from PSG to Real Madrid, French star Kylian Mbappé has been striving to live up to the huge expectation.
It’s not been the smoothest of starts in the Spanish capital for Kylian Mbappé. But the summer signing emerged as one of the heroes on Tuesday, leading Real Madrid to a narrow victory over an Atalanta side unbeaten in this season’s revamped UEFA Champions League format.
Unfortunately for Carlo Ancelotti and the French forward, Mbappé had to be substituted in the 35th minute. “It doesn’t seem serious, but he couldn’t sprint because it was bothering him a little. So, we preferred to take him off. We’ll see tomorrow,” commented the Italian coach during the post-match press conference.
The good news for Madrid was that they desperately needed the win, and their star-studded trio delivered on the scoresheet. Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior – just back from injury – and Jude Bellingham, who has rediscovered his scoring form, all found the net. Three crucial points in Europe’s most prestigious club competition.
With this victory, Los Blancos climbed to 18th place in the standings, tallying nine points from three wins and three losses. Meanwhile, Atalanta, the current leader of Serie A and previously undefeated in the Champions League, suffered their first loss of the season and remain on 11 points.
Mbappé following Messi
With his goal in the 10th minute, Mbappé reached 50 goals in 79 UEFA Champions League appearances, matching the record of his compatriot Thierry Henry. Only Ruud van Nistelrooy (62 matches), Robert Lewandowski (77 matches), and Lionel Messi (66 matches) reached the milestone in fewer games.
At just 25 years, 11 months, and 20 days old, Mbappé becomes the second-youngest player in history to score 50 goals in the Champions League, behind only Lionel Messi, who achieved it at 24 years and 284 days old with Barcelona.
Now, the French striker aims to further solidify his legacy in the tournament, which he has yet to win in his career. He is determined to achieve this feat with the team that holds the record for the most Champions League titles. Although this new chapter has presented its challenges, Mbappé is gradually responding with goals and standout performances.
pasacdinpu
105
50 goals. no champions League. no ballon d'or. at his age and at 50 goals, Messi had 4 straight ballon d'or, 3 champions League titles. footsteps is an exaggeration. mbappe needs to up his game. he will realize he's 30 when he's not achieved anything
ChigozirimwisdomOnu
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Lowaelprty
30
Mbappe is a big boy.
Hayabeimnu
20
Mbappe isn't on Messi level
adedefender
19
This tournament belongs to king Cristiano Ronaldo - whether you call it 'Revamped' or something else
Jaacklmtuy
13
50 goals. no champions League. no ballon d'or. at his age and at 50 goals, Messi had 4 straight ballon d'or, 3 champions League titles. footsteps is an exaggeration. mbappe needs to up his game. he will realize he's 30 when he's not achieved anything
Mbape at 18 was already a world champion use ur head
Shahnawaz_Abbas
12
50 goals. no champions League. no ballon d'or. at his age and at 50 goals, Messi had 4 straight ballon d'or, 3 champions League titles. footsteps is an exaggeration. mbappe needs to up his game. he will realize he's 30 when he's not achieved anything
There ia difference between hard work and fifa boy just to stole not hard work
ndala777
7
this sentence " Mbappé following in Messi’s Champions League footsteps "... to me seems to be wrong, you could have find something better, coz at 50 goals Leo Messi had also 3 uefa Champions League trophies.. how does that match with Mbappe.?. just saying anyway
gudiest01
7
Guadiola whole career was helped by 115 charges or ref bribery man is damn average