Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid crushed Monaco in a tennis set style at the Champions League

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius exploded with brilliance, helping Real Madrid secure a 6-1 win against Monaco, marking one of the most commanding displays of the Champions League this season.

In the early hours of January 21, Real Madrid hosted AS Monaco at the Bernabeu stadium in the Champions League qualifying round. Although starting at a moderate pace, the home side quickly demonstrated their superior class through solid control and sharp attacking moves.

Just 5 minutes into the game, Real Madrid broke the deadlock. From a central build-up, Kylian Mbappe unleashed a decisive shot from the edge of the box, driving the ball low into Monaco’s goal corner. It was only Mbappe’s second notable touch of the match, but it was enough to ignite the Bernabeu crowd.

The early concession forced Monaco to push forward. The Ligue 1 side created several significant chances, including a close-range miss by Ansu Fati. However, before they could capitalize, Monaco paid the price. In the 25th minute, a midfield error allowed Real to launch a swift counterattack. Vinicius Junior delivered a delicate outside-foot pass for Mbappe to sprint forward and finish coolly, completing his brace and extending the lead to 2-0.

The first half ended with a clear advantage for Real Madrid, although Monaco managed to make an impact with a shot that hit the crossbar by Jordan Teze and some saves by Thibaut Courtois. Still, the visitors’ faint hopes quickly faded after the break.

In the second half, Real Madrid stepped up the pace, turning the match into a one-sided display. In the 51st minute, Franco Mastantuono scored with a one-touch strike inside the box, highlighting Vinicius’s impressive playmaking once again. Minutes later, relentless pressure caused Thilo Kehrer to awkwardly score an own goal, pushing Monaco towards collapse.

Not stopping there, Vinicius himself added to the scoreline with a powerful shot into the top corner in the 63rd minute, concluding a dazzling performance that involved him in four goals. A rare mistake by Dani Ceballos allowed Monaco to get a consolation goal, but it was only a minor highlight in a night dominated by the hosts.

In the 80th minute, Jude Bellingham sealed the 6-1 victory with a precise finish, completing a true “tennis set” at the Bernabéu. This result propelled Real Madrid into the top group in the qualifying table, while Monaco faces the risk of an early exit from European competition.

With his brace against his former club, Mbappe was not only the star of the match but also sent a strong message about Real Madrid’s ambitions in the Champions League this season.