What everyone expected in August finally happened in January. Even the best in the world need some time to adapt, and now Ancelotti’s Real Madrid is truly Mbappé’s Madrid. The French forward continues to improve with each game, reaching a level where he is now better than anyone else. Against Las Palmas, Mbappé was unstoppable, reminding fans of the best version of Ronaldo Nazario and bringing back the fierce spirit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mbappé, who started his journey at Madrid a little shy, has realized he can and should aim for three goals per match, and he’s now pursuing that goal relentlessly. Though one of his goals was ruled out by VAR for an incredibly tight offside decision, the Bernabéu applauded, knowing that Mbappé is finally showing the brilliance everyone expected.
Madrid delivered an impressive performance, bouncing back from Las Palmas’ early goal in the 26th minute. The early goal from the opponent served as a catalyst to wake up Madrid, who then put relentless pressure on the opposition. In the first half, they scored three goals, had one ruled out, fired 15 shots, and hit the post. It was an attacking masterclass that continued into the second half, easing any concerns about the team’s slow start to the year.
Rodrygo, who filled in for Vinicius on the left wing, had an excellent match, linking up brilliantly with Mbappé and scoring a goal in the second half. Brahim, playing on the right wing, also combined well with the French forward and found the net.
Defensively, Fran García continues to outshine Mendy, who started again on the bench. The Spanish full-back impressed with his runs down the left and provided an assist to Rodrygo for Madrid’s fourth goal.
The match was also marred by a regrettable incident when Benito received a red card for a violent challenge on Lucas Vázquez. However, the Bernabéu was full of praise for Ceballos, who quietly but effectively continues to show his value and has become a key player for Real Madrid.
