Bernabéu Brilliance: Real Madrid 6-1 AS Monaco
Match Summary
Real Madrid swept aside AS Monaco with a devastating 6-1 victory tonight, marking a triumphant European debut for new head coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Despite some early-game tension from the stands, Los Blancos delivered a statement performance to move closer to a top-eight finish in the Champions League table.
Key Moments
Mbappé’s Revenge: Facing his former club, Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in just the 5th minute and added a second in the 26th, finishing the night with a clinical brace.
Vinícius Responds: After being met with mixed reactions from the crowd early on, Vinícius Júnior silenced any doubters with a brilliant solo goal (63′) and a hat-trick of assists.
Young Talent Shines: 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono scored his first-ever Champions League goal with a clinical strike from a tight angle (51′).
The Finisher: Jude Bellingham put the icing on the cake in the 80th minute, slaloming through the defense to net Madrid’s sixth.
What it Means
The victory marks a perfect start for Arbeloa and eases the pressure following a turbulent week in Madrid. With Mbappé and Vinícius finding their rhythm together, Real Madrid looks once again like the team to beat in Europe.
