Mbappé, against the crossbar
The match became a back-and-forth affair, and with barely any time to digest the chances, other clear opportunities arose. Mbappé’s shot, unopposed inside the area, ended up in the hands of Odysseas in the 52nd minute, and Isaac’s shots in the 52nd and 56th minutes, respectively, were brilliantly saved by Courtois. Two minutes later, Mbappé responded again, this time with a header that crashed off the crossbar. And in the 68th minute, Sevilla were reduced to ten men after Marcão was sent off for a second yellow card.
Mbappé’s goal and record
Our team was getting closer and closer to a second goal, which could have come in the 78th minute with a spectacular move by Rodrygo inside the area. Surrounded by defenders, he lifted the ball and surprised everyone with a volley that Odysseas reacted to with a great save before the ball hit the crossbar again. Seven minutes later, the Brazilian was in the spotlight again when he won a penalty from Juanlu. Mbappé converted it to score his 59th goal in 2025 and equal the record held since 2013 by Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in a calendar year. The Frenchman celebrated the goal with a tribute to his idol, celebrating as the Portuguese used to. From then until the end, there were chances in both areas and a magnificent Courtois who ended up with a clean sheet.
