MADRID (AP) – Killian Mbappe puts Real Madrid’s goal tally to 50 with the team’s future appearance Wins 2-1 against Marseille During the league stage of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Mbappé converted the penalty kicks to 29 and 81 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Mbappé’s 50 goals were played in 64 matches against the Spanish powerhouse.
“It’s a joy to be here and experience another Champions League night,” the French star said. “It was a bit harsh night as I got down to ten guys for a while, but we brought that Champions League spirit to the Bernabeu. It’s always the Bernabeu, no matter what happens. We’re always hoping to win. We’re very pleased today.”
Marseille led with Timothy Weir on the 22nd, while Madrid defeated the man on the 72nd when Dani Carbahal was sent. Headbot goalkeeper.
“I feel really good,” Mbappe said what was his sixth goal in five matches against Madrid to start the season. “I hope they will move forward together in the same direction to win the trophy.”
Mbappé said they need to “feel pressure in the situation” like a penalty kick on Tuesday.
“I need it to produce the best,” he said. “So I’m extremely pleased to have acquired them and contributed to Madrid in winning the first Champions League match of the new season.”
His doubles helped Madrid reach 200 wins and 700 goals during his Champions League days.
Mbappé from The Man of the Match was Madrid’s top goal scorer last season and was the club’s first goal scorer since joining from Paris Saint-Germain.
“I’m not setting any restrictions on myself,” he said. “I just want to help the team. That means scoring, it means scoring. If that means pushing, or pushing, or it means helping after that means help. I want to do whatever the team needs of me.”
The 26-year-old French forward said New Madrid coach Zabianzo wanted strength ahead of time from his players.
“He wants us to get the ball back soon. We have to understand what we’re doing. Once we get that in mind, we’re determined to do it because we want to win,” Mbappé said. “I’m always doing what my coach wants. Today, he asked me to ask for help as we have high blocks to recover a lot of the ball.
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