Real Madrid Dominate Monaco 6-1: Vinicius Jr. and Mbappé Shine
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Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance, defeating Monaco 6-1 in a display highlighted by the resurgent form of Vinicius Jr. and a two-goal showing from Kylian Mbappé. The victory marked a memorable Champions League debut for manager Álvaro Arbeloa.
Madrid asserted control from the opening whistle, showcasing a potent counterattacking threat even without dominating possession. Mbappé opened the scoring with a composed finish following a precise pass from Federico Valverde. He doubled the lead before halftime, capitalizing on a beautifully delivered curling pass from Vinicius Jr., leaving him with an easy finish.
Vinicius Jr.’s Masterclass Fuels Madrid’s Attack
The Brazilian winger was a constant menace, contributing not only to Mbappé’s second goal but also registering two assists and scoring a goal of his own. Vinicius’s creativity was on full display, exemplified by a quick spin and deft touch to set up Franco Mastantuono for Madrid’s third. Mastantuono expertly placed his shot into the bottom corner.
An unfortunate own goal, stemming from yet another incisive pass by Vinicius, extended Madrid’s advantage to 4-0. The evening continued to brighten for Vinicius as he found the back of the net himself, adding the fifth goal to his impressive tally. Jude Bellingham then capped off the rout with a skillful feint and a precise finish for Madrid’s sixth.
A Blemish on an Otherwise Perfect Night
Despite the overwhelming victory, Madrid wasn’t entirely flawless. A costly turnover in the penalty area allowed Jordan Teze to score for Monaco, and there were moments of tension when the score was only 2-0. However, these minor lapses did little to detract from what was, overall, a dominant performance.
“Beyond that, this is a wonderful performance from The Whites who is back to his best flowing game,” one analyst noted. While acknowledging that future matches will present greater challenges, the team’s display underscored their ability to dismantle opponents with apparent ease.
