Real Madrid have lost three of their first five league matches in the Champions League, so it is crucial that they get three points in their matchday six clash against Atalanta. They are currently on course to achieve this, having gained an early lead in Bergamo.
Kylian Mbappé has been criticized in recent weeks, but after scoring in the 3-0 win over Girona on Saturday, he has now scored the first goal of this match.
The touch and finish 😮💨
Kylian Mbappé turns 50 #UCL objective 🌟
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KYLIAN MBAPPE WHAT A FINAL! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/KnNaKC85iY
— TC (@totalcristiano) December 10, 2024
MBAPPE MAGIC 🪄😮💨
Atalanta captain Marten de Roon KNEW it as soon as Mbappé gave the first touch 🥶 pic.twitter.com/KxrzwKViBF
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Mbappé does very well to take the first touch away from Martin de Roon and creates the space for him to drill the ball into the far corner. It is the shot of a player full of confidence, something that cannot be said of the 25-year-old in recent weeks.
It is the perfect start for Real Madrid in Bergamo, and the challenge now will be to ensure that they do not concede.