Mbappé equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s one-year goalscoring record in Real Madrid’s long win over Sevilla

Real Madrid were forced to win in the last game of the year and they did it, even if the feelings were not good. The game has not improved and Sevilla had their chances to win the match, but the effectiveness of each team’s attack decided the score (Narration and match statistics).

The white team did not perform well and The Bernabéu public, always sovereign, makes it known through the whistles. Both in the first and second half, the supporters showed their dissatisfaction with the play of their players.

Nevertheless, Mbappé’s performance deserves a separate mention. Discreet in the first half, he became proud in the second and sought the goal by all means, even if Vlachodimos refused him again and again until in the 86th minute the penalty committed by Juanlu on Rodrygo occurred.

From eleven meters I had the opportunity to equal the absolute record of goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo the same year at Real Madrid (59). The pressure exerted on the “10” of Real Madrid could not resist: he recovered the ball and deceived the Sevilla goalkeeper to equalize the Portuguese.

The celebration had to be special and emulate what his childhood idol does. Seven years later, the Bernabéu once again sang the famous “Suuu!” by Cristiano Ronaldo.

A weak match

Real Madrid’s victory and Mbappé’s record did not dispel doubts about the match a team that sometimes lost control of the match against a courageous Sevilla that the only thing he lacked was the success of Isaac Romero and Alexis Sánchez. Courtois excelled against the Spaniard and the one designated was Huijsen.

The defense weakened and the Sevilla players found the best weapon to confront the Belgian in the balls behind their backs, but both the central defender and Fran García conceded a lot by being slow and imprecise.

Faced with mediocre play, Xabi Alonso’s men held on to a still very tight score. Real Madrid “found” the goal in the 38th minute thanks to Bellingham through the set piece.

An isolated game because, beyond a face-to-face that Fran García failed against Vlachodimos as soon as the ball was put into play, The White team did not create any chances in attack.

Vinicius, Bellingham, Rodrygo and Mbappé were absent for the first 45 minutes even though the Englishman scored the first goal and it was the “11” who delivered the assist.

Marcao went too far when he went to the ground to cut off Rodrygo’s attack and what the Sevilla central defender didn’t know was that this play would end up deciding the match.

Firstly because he saw the yellow card which conditioned him until his expulsion in the second half; Second, because Rodrygo made a superb cross, Bellingham finished behind the goal from the second line.

Courtois’ recital

However, if the score gave victory to Real Madrid, it was not only thanks to the Englishman’s goal, but also thanks to the Thibaut Courtois exhibition. The Belgian thwarted all of Sevilla’s chances during the match.

Isaac Romero and Alexis Sánchez will have nightmares about himl, especially the Spanish striker. It didn’t matter how he defined it, because the result would always be the same: Courtois was going to win the match.

With crossfire, chipping, clinching, there was no way to get past an impassable wall.

The match was interrupted by Marcao’s carelessness in midfield. The center arrived late and unchecked on Bellingham. A decision that the Sevilla player digested badly, still remembering the one shown to Rodrygo just before half-time.

In numerical superiority, Madrid failed to take advantage of the scenario. On the contrary: it has been diluted. He stopped pressing, competing, baring his fangs. Pride was claimed from the stands, but the problem was deeper: intention, play and collective sense were lacking.

Because even with ten, Sevilla exposed a team without a pulse. The nervousness moved to the bench, where Xabi Alonso could not find rest. He chose to withdraw Vinicius, sent off with a loud whistle which will only be beneficial if the Brazilian knows how to interpret it.

Gonzalo entered, but the game was resolved by Rodrygo with an early profile from Vinicius which ended with an undeniable penalty from Juanlu. There was no discussion there. Mbappé took responsibility on the spot, executed with precision and celebrated like a Christian.

Neither the 2-0 score nor the changes stopped the momentum of the Sevilla team, who continued to push with the hustle and bustle of Peque and Alfon.

From the 84th minute, referee Muñiz Ruiz added confusion in the final stretch with two penalties awarded in favor of Madrid which were not and which the VAR corrected.

The result left Sevillas outraged by the refereeing farce, and Real Madrid fans equally upset by their team’s poor image. There are no green shoots or obvious signs of improvement.

Technical details of the match:

Real Madrid : Courtois Raúl Asencio (David Jiménez, d.94), Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Güler (Camavinga, died 72), Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius (Gonzalo, m.83) and Mbappé.

Seville: Odysseys; Juanlu, Carmona (Kike Salas, m.85) Gudelj, Marcao, Suazo (Oso, m.60); Agoumé (Janujaz, m.85), Mendy (Alfon, m.85), Sow; Alexis and Isaac Romero (Peque, m.70).

Goals: 1-0, m.38: Bellingham. 2-0, m.86: Mbappé from the penalty spot.

Arbitrator: Alejandro Muñiz (Galician Committee). He booked Rodrygo (41) and Asencio (60) for Real Madrid; and Carmona (34), Agoumé (70) and Sow (91) for Sevilla. He sent off Marcao (37 and 68) and coach Matías Almeyda (35) for Sevilla for a double card.

Incidents: match corresponding to the 17th day of LaLiga EA Sports, played at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in front of 72,062 spectators.