Two Kylian Mbappé strikes lifted a “tired” Real Madrid side over Villarreal today as Los Blancos kept their La Liga title hunt alive.
Mbappé looks to have reached a different stratosphere of form since the start of 2025, with his goals and performances propelling Real Madrid in crucial matches. The French forward seems capable of inspiring another dominant year for the Spanish and European champions.
Real Madrid fell behind early against Villarreal after struggling in the opening minutes. Juan Foyth scored the opener for the Yellow Submarines, while Los Blancos offered little threat, clearly exhausted from their midweek exertions.
Kylian Mbappé took matters into his own hands, forcing the ball into Brahim Díaz’s path inside the box before eventually finishing the chance himself after the Moroccan’s effort was blocked by Villarreal goalkeeper Conde. Seven minutes later, Mbappé smashed home what turned out to be the winner, helping his side overcome yet another stern test.
With his decisiveness and goals, Kylian Mbappé appears to be in perfect form as Real Madrid approaches the crucial part of the season. The Spanish giants face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, lead on aggregate heading into the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal tie against Real Sociedad, and sit just three points behind Barcelona (if Barça wins their two games in hand).
With stars like Vinícius, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham supporting him, Mbappé has everything he needs to fire Real Madrid to their 16th UEFA Champions League title, their 36th La Liga crown, and their 21st Copa del Rey trophy.
