Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were in scintillating form as Real Madrid celebrated a comprehensive 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in what was Alvaro Arbeloa's first Champions League game in charge.
Real Madrid's plans for the opening weeks of 2026 have been disrupted after Kylian Mbappe was diagnosed with a sprain to his left knee, an injury that is set to sideline the club's leading scorer for upcoming domestic and cup fixtures.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid survived a major scare to beat third-tier Talavera 3-2 in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Wednesday night.
Kylian Mbappe's race to be fit has taken another hit, with the French forward facing a serious battle to return for Real Madrid after remaining unused in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid responded in style under coach Xabi Alonso, roaring back to form with a commanding 3-0 victory away at Athletic Club in Bilbao on Wednesday night.
Kylian Mbappe's stunning form for Real Madrid has earned fresh admiration from one of the club's greatest strikers, after the French forward delivered another explosive Champions League display.