Real Madrid delivered a stunning performance at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, demolishing Monaco 6-1 in their Champions League league phase encounter. The victory was highlighted by Kylian Mbappe's brace that saw him match Cristiano Ronaldo's historic single-season scoring record in the competition.
Mbappe opened the scoring in just the fifth minute, receiving Federico Valverde's layoff on the edge of the box before curling a precise shot into the bottom-left corner. The French striker doubled his tally in the 26th minute, taking his Champions League total this season to 11 goals, equaling Ronaldo's record from the 2015-16 campaign for the most goals scored in a single group stage or league phase.
Teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono extended Madrid's lead in the 51st minute, showcasing the remarkable depth of talent at the Spanish giants. The scoreline grew more emphatic four minutes later when Monaco defender Thilo Kehrer turned the ball into his own net under pressure.
Vinicius Junior added his name to the scoresheet in the 63rd minute with a characteristic piece of skill, dancing past defenders before firing home. Jude Bellingham completed the rout in the 80th minute, capping off an impressive collective display from the hosts.
Monaco managed a consolation goal through Jordan Teze in the 72nd minute, but it proved to be nothing more than a footnote in what was a dominant Madrid performance. The result marked two wins in two matches for interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who has steadied the ship following a turbulent period.
Real Madrid now sit comfortably in the league phase standings with 15 points from seven matches, all but guaranteeing their progression to the knockout rounds as they continue their pursuit of a record-extending 16th European crown.