Buts : Bellingham (38e) and Mbappé (87e SP) for Real
Exclusion: Marcão (68e) for Seville
KM10 = CR7
For Kylian Mbappé, the reception of Sevilla FC was not the opportunity to come back to within a point of Barça in the event of victory. No, the captain of the Blues had only one objective: to score two goals to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal record in a calendar year with Real Madrid. The Kyks will be satisfied with a penalty to equal the record of 59 pawns. And if not,Real Madrid won against Sevilla (2-0).
Jude Bellingham had clearly not understood the theme of the evening when he headed a perfectly timed free kick from Rodrygo (1-0, 38e). But the Englishman is not the only one to steal the show from Kylian Mbappé. Odysséas Vlachodímos, Andalusian goalkeeper, also disgusted the Frenchman by repelling his shot from 20 meters (48e), his cross strike (52e) and his headbutt (58e). Mbappé can be reassured, he is not the only one to clash with the Greek, who deflects a praline from Rodrygo onto his bar (79e).
59 goals for Mbappé in 2025
Opposite, Thibaut Courtois is also on fire, like his duel won against Alexis Sánchez (51e) or his two saves on attempts by Isaac Romero (53e et 57e). Enough to annoy the Andalusians who then put their nerves on the Madrilenians and on Rodrygo, who provokes the expulsion of Marcão (68e) before offering a penalty to Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman does not need to be asked to transform the gift and thus match Cristiano Ronaldo, from whom he steals the celebration for an evening (2-0, 87e).
Kylian Mbappé even thought he could overtake his idol, but VAR canceled two penalties in stoppage time. The first because there was no foul on Jude Bellingham. And the second because the fault was ultimately near the penalty area. Too bad, Mbappé will have to be content to match Cristiano Ronaldo.
Now, Mbappé should try to match the number of Champions Leagues won by CR7 with Real Madrid.
Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.
