Mbappé Punishes Former Club as Real Madrid Thrash Monaco 6-1
Real Madrid delivered a stunning statement in the Champions League, dismantling Monaco 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. From the first whistle, the Spanish giants showed relentless intent and it only took five minutes for Kylian Mbappé to strike against his former club. The French forward, who began his youth career at Monaco, was clinical, slotting a low finish after a slick move orchestrated by Federico Valverde and Franco Mastantuono.
By the 26th minute, Mbappé doubled the lead, capitalizing on a flowing team move that highlighted Real Madrid’s attacking cohesion. The early dominance set the tone and Monaco struggled to contain the pace and creativity of their hosts.
The second half saw Real Madrid extend their advantage with ease. Mastantuono, just 18, scored his first Champions League goal, finishing off a brilliant run from Vinícius Júnior. Moments later, Vinícius contributed again as Monaco’s Thilo Kehrer diverted a low cross into his own net. Vinícius then added a fifth with a spectacular strike that kissed the underside of the crossbar, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
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Monaco briefly pulled one back through Jordan Teze, exploiting a rare lapse in Real Madrid’s build-up play. But Jude Bellingham quickly restored the five-goal cushion, calmly rounding the keeper for his first goal of 2026.
This emphatic win marks an important milestone for Álvaro Arbeloa, who took charge of Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso’s departure. Despite a shaky start in domestic competitions, including a Copa del Rey exit, this result boosts confidence and strengthens Madrid’s position in the group stage. With 15 points from seven games, they sit second in the table and a positive result at Benfica could see them safely into the last 16, avoiding a knockout play-off.
For Monaco, the loss is a blow to their European ambitions. Sitting 20th in the group with nine points, they now face a must-win scenario against Juventus if they hope to reach the play-off stage. The defeat also underscores the challenge of facing a team featuring Mbappé, who continues to be the top scorer in this season’s Champions League.
Real Madrid’s dominance was a combination of clinical finishing, intelligent movement and relentless pressure. The game highlighted why they remain one of Europe’s elite clubs, capable of turning any match into a showcase of attacking football.
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