"Demonstrating once again why they are the most successful team in European Cup history, Real shook off an early Tim Weah opener and the 72nd-minute dismissal of Dani Carvajal to win 2-1 at the Bernabéu, with Mbappé converting twice from the penalty spot to seal the deal. The second of the France forward's spot kicks was his sixth goal in five games for Madrid this season, and was also his 50th since his marquee arrival at the club in July 2024."
"Despite reaching that milestone in just 64 appearances, Mbappé is not even close to being the quickest player to reach their half-century for the club. While a fair distance behind those hot-shots at the top of the tree, the 26-year-old has successfully pipped the likes of Ronaldo Nazário (who took 73 games to reach 50 goals for Madrid), Hugo Sánchez (77) and even two of the club's top three all-time goal scorers: Karim Benzema (106) and Raúl González (114)."
Kylian Mbappé scored two penalty kicks to overturn an early Tim Weah goal and secure a 2-1 Champions League victory for Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. Dani Carvajal received a 72nd-minute dismissal, forcing Madrid to finish the match with 10 men. The second penalty marked Mbappé's sixth goal in five games and his 50th for Real since joining in July 2024, achieved in 64 appearances. Several former players reached 50 goals for the club in fewer games, including Ronaldo Nazário (73), Hugo Sánchez (77), and club legends Karim Benzema and Raúl González.
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