Kylian Mbappé stunned everyone with his incredible goal during Real Madrid's 4-2 victory over Sevilla FC, closing out 2024. His exceptional goal, a masterpiece of skill and precision, reaffirmed his status as a global superstar and sparked a viral reaction from his teammate Vinicius Jr.
Since joining Real Madrid in the summer transfer market, Kylian Mbappé has had a first half of the season marked by high expectations and criticism. However, against Sevilla, the Frenchman reminded everyone why he's considered one of the world's best players.
From the start, Mbappé impressed with his mobility and game sense. Initially positioned on the left wing, he showcased his skill and didn't hesitate to switch positions to occupy the center of the attack. In the 10th minute, he scored a spectacular goal: a clear shot into the top corner that left the Sevilla goalkeeper motionless. This goal was quickly hailed as one of the most beautiful of the season.
After scoring, Mbappé rushed to Carlo Ancelotti for a symbolic hug. This gesture, interpreted as a sign of gratitude and relief, marked a turning point for the Frenchman, who now seems fully integrated into the Madrid team.
"I can do much more. I know I have much more talent in my legs than what I'm showing. But as I've already said, I've improved in recent matches. Bilbao did me good, because I hit rock bottom, I missed that penalty... I realized I had to give everything for this jersey. Play with personality. We're starting 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 good, and we can see on the field that I understand the other players better. And we're all playing much better now," Kylian Mbappé said after his outstanding performance, where he scored and provided an assist.
Vinicius' Viral Reaction to Mbappé's Goal
Suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, Vinicius Jr watched Mbappé's goal with enthusiasm. It's his reaction that has taken social media by storm. A few hours after the match, Mbappé shared a photo of his goal on Instagram, accompanied by a simple yet impactful caption: "Just the beginning."
In the comments, Vinicius wrote a brief "Wow," accompanied by an applause emoji. This message, although short, was enough to ignite the fans of both players. Many saw it as sincere admiration from Vinicius, who has always helped Mbappé settle in. He has provided several assists to Kylian Mbappé and even when he could score, he passes the ball to the Frenchman to help him score, as seen in the Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca in Qatar.
In any case, with this goal, Mbappé brings his total to 14 goals and 4 assists in 24 matches for his first season in the white jersey. This impressive record reflects a player still adapting but already crucial to his team. Carlo Ancelotti, who has repeatedly highlighted Mbappé's potential, stated after the match that "He's starting to find his rhythm. In 2025, he'll be even more feared."
This final match of 2024 marks an important milestone for Kylian Mbappé. After a slightly disappointing start, he seems to have finally found his place within the Madrid collective.