Mbappé Shifts Gears in Madrid: Two Goals, A Monaco Apology

Mbappé Opens the Scoring for Real Madrid

The French star Mbappé opened Real Madrid's scoring in the fifth minute of the clash with Monaco, on the seventh matchday of the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabéu.

A superb through ball from Federico Valverde found Mbappé, who struck with a one-touch into the net, giving the home side the lead.

Mbappé remembered his former Monaco fans, raising his hands in apology to the supporters of the French club where his professional career began.

Mbappé Doubles Madrid's Advantage

The French forward doubled the advantage in the 26th minute, finishing a wonderful cross from Vinícius Júnior that reached Mbappé and he calmly steered the ball home.

That strike took his Champions League tally to 11 for the season, leading the scoring charts by five goals from Norwegian Erling Haaland and Nigerian Victor Osimhen, top scorer for Galatasaray.

Punchline: If Mbappé keeps scoring like this, even the calendar will declare a holiday in Madrid.

Punchline: Monaco thought it was a friendly; Madrid turned it into a highlight reel—no refunds.