This season has not been smooth sailing for Real Madrid, with the team’s overall performance leaving fans somewhat disappointed. However, during this less-than-glorious period, French forward Kylian Mbappé has shone brightly with his outstanding performances, becoming a beacon of hope for fans.
In the final match of the 2024/25 La Liga season, Real Madrid returned to their home stadium, the Santiago Bernabéu, to face Real Sociedad. Although the outcome of the match had no bearing on the standings, Real Madrid still aimed to secure a victory as a gift for head coach Carlo Ancelotti and veteran midfielder Luka Modrić.These two players and the coach have dedicated many years to Real Madrid, winning numerous championships and becoming important figures in the club’s history.
From the start of the match, Real Sociedad played aggressively, refusing to give up easily. However, Real Madrid proved to be the stronger team and ultimately secured the victory. The key figure in this victory was Mbappé.
Towards the end of the first half, Real Madrid were awarded a penalty. Mbappé stepped up to take it. His first attempt was saved by the goalkeeper, but he quickly followed up to score, putting his team ahead. In the 83rd minute of the second half, he delivered a beautiful pass, setting up teammate Vinícius to score and seal the victory.
This game was also the farewell match for Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil, who hoped to leave with a victory. To this end, he arranged a tight defensive tactic, specifically instructing two center backs to closely mark Mbappé. Even so, they were unable to stop Mbappé from performing.
Mbappé continued to play as a striker in this game.He received support from his teammate Guler on the right wing and often broke through with the ball himself. He likes to drop back to the midfield to receive the ball and then quickly rush forward. This flexible running style not only makes it easier for him to get the ball, but also creates space for his teammates.
Throughout the game, Mbappé threatened the opponent’s goal many times. In fact, if he had been a little calmer, he could have scored even more goals. But in the end, his two goals were already an impressive performance.At the end of the season, he scored 31 goals, almost securing the La Liga Golden Boot (top scorer) and also leading the race for the European Golden Boot.
This season has not been a successful one for Real Madrid, but Mbappé’s performance has undoubtedly been a bright spot. He was in mediocre form when he first arrived, but he gradually found his rhythm and got better and better. Now he has become the most reliable offensive core of the team.
Mbappé’s goal-scoring ability is truly remarkable. Whether it’s long-range shots from outside the penalty area or one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper, he can score with ease. Moreover, he’s not just a goal-scorer; he often steps up in crucial moments to change the course of the game with his individual skills. Sometimes, all he needs is a subtle body feint to shake off defenders and then finish with a clinical strike.
On this special day, the Bernabéu Stadium was packed with fans dressed in white, all gathered to bid farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modrić, two legendary figures. Mbappé delivered a stunning performance, adding even more significance to this farewell moment. He not only secured the victory but also gave fans a glimpse of Real Madrid’s future.
Although Real Madrid has always had plans to sign new stars, such as the rumored signing of a member from the “new Galactic Squad” era of Xavi Alonso, at least until the start of next season, Mbappé is undoubtedly the brightest star in this team.
