"Kylian Mbappé punished former club Monaco as Real Madrid romped to a 6-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mbappé spent five years at AS Monaco before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain, and said on the eve of this reunion that the Ligue 1 club had helped achieve his dream of being a professional footballer. But there was no room for sentiment as Mbappé struck twice in the opening 26 minutes to boost Real's hopes of a top-eight finish in the league phase."
"Arbeloa's first game after succeeding Xabi Alonso had ended in embarrassment with a Copa del Rey defeat to second-tier Albacete. But Real, who bounced back with a league win over Levante on Saturday, were ahead after five minutes when Mastantuono found Federico Valverde, who helped it on to Mbappé. The finish from just inside the box was precise as Mbappé stroked it beyond goalkeeper Philipp Köhn and into the corner of the net."
"Mbappé's 32nd goal of the season -- and 11th in the Champions League from six games -- arrived from a delicious sweeping move. Eduardo Camavinga's flick found Arda Güler and his pass released Vinicius down the left. Vinicius played the ball with the outside of his right foot into path of Mbappé, who had the simple task of side-footing home."
Real Madrid defeated Monaco 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in the first 26 minutes. Franco Mastantuono, a Thilo Kehrer own goal, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham added further goals to complete the rout, while Jordan Teze scored a late consolation for Monaco. Álvaro Arbeloa made his first Champions League appearance as manager after a Copa del Rey upset, and Real had recently returned to winning ways in La Liga. Mbappé recorded his 32nd goal of the season and 11th in this Champions League campaign.
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