Soccer-Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Sevilla

December 22, 2025 10:55 AM

Soccer-Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Sevilla

Kylian Mbappe equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side's 2-0 home win over Sevilla in LaLiga on Saturday, with the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style. Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his chance from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th goal in as many games across all competitions in 2025 to level Ronaldo's 2013 haul. Jude Bellingham put Real in fr...

Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid dispatch Levante 4-1

September 24, 2025 9:30 AM

Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid dispatch Levante 4-1

Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the season with a swashbuckling 4-1 victory over Levante on Tuesday, as Vinicius Jr orchestrated the first-half demolition before Kylian Mbappe's second-half brace sealed a comprehensive win. The result keeps Real Madrid comfortably atop the standings on 18 points after six matches, stretching their lead to five points over reigning champions Barcelona, who have a game in hand ahead of Thursday's clash at Real Oviedo. Levante languish in 16th place...

El Clasico: Mbappe’s hat-trick in vain as Barcelona run riot in 5-3 victory

May 12, 2025 4:26 AM

El Clasico: Mbappe’s hat-trick in vain as Barcelona run riot in 5-3 victory

Real Madrid suffered yet another defeat to their fierce rivals FC Barcelona, falling 3-5 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in what was their fourth El Clasico loss of the season. A hat-trick by Kylian Mbappe proved insufficient, as the Catalans firmly claimed bragging rights on Sunday. Goals from Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, and a brace by Raphinha secured a thrilling comeback win for the hosts, who had trailed by two goals within the opening 15 minutes due to an early blitz by Mbappe. With...

Vinicius, Mbappe penalties give Real Madrid 2-0 win at Sociedad

September 15, 2024 1:16 PM

Vinicius, Mbappe penalties give Real Madrid 2-0 win at Sociedad

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe converted second-half penalties to give the champions a hard-fought 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in LaLiga on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti's side took the lead in the 58th minute with Vinicius netting a penalty after an Arda Guler shot from the edge of the box hit the hand of midfielder Sergio Gomez, who raised both arms in a reflex move to protect his face. Mbappe secured the three points by putting away his spot kick in the 75th after Vinicius was stomped...

Soccer-France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers broken nose

June 18, 2024 10:56 AM

Soccer-France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers broken nose

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 on Monday but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose. It was by no means a vintage performance and France required an own goal by Austria defender Max Wober shortly before halftime to secure the three points that put them level with the Netherlands who they face next on Friday. However, three years after bowing out of E...