Kylian Mbappe Madrid was again in statement form as the French superstar scored two goals to give Real Madrid a resounding 3-0 victory in a game with Athletic Club at San Mames, a goal that once again places the pressure squarely on the shoulders of the league leaders Barcelona as well as gives momentum back to his side Xabi Alonso. Madrid came to Bilbao in need of something to retaliate against recent missteps, and he got it immediately, with Mbappe doing everything to assert their mood in a game where he again demonstrated why he is still considered as the most dangerous forward in the world football.

The intentions of the visitors were clear since the first whistle and initially, Mbappe was threatening and eventually managed to overcome the resistance of Athletic only seven minutes into the match. Nevertheless, the motion started much more fundamentally, when Trent Alexander-Arnold, playing his fourth match in a row since coming to Liverpool was in a position to dodge Nico Williams and delivered a sweeping diagonal ball, which occupied the vacuum to the maximum. That was all Mbappe did as he took the ball around Unai Simon by controlling it around the centre circle and curling a phenomenal 20-yard shot in one motion. It was time of personal genius and a notation of his unique talent to score matches with one move.

The tempo was still dictated by Madrid, but Thibaut Courtois was first needed to test himself as Gorka Guruzeta shot in distance. The follow-up came through almost levelling a second later after a dribbling act by Williams and Alex Berenguer, but Courtois contested that and blocked out an important moment automatically. But the hosts were not able to pile purchase, when Madrid charged back in transition. Vinicius Junior fired a tight angle shot at the post and again was turned back by Simon with a leap. Nonetheless, it was obvious that there was a second goal on the way.

This breakthrough came at the 42 nd minute and again, it was through Alexander-Arnold. He then collected a ball in space in the right, rolled it before the goal as a curling cross, Mbappe rose to look back at the goal, and Eduardo Camavinga burst in to collect it from a few feet away. It was a fine goal, it was full of confidence and control by Madrid but within a few seconds the concern swept away the celebrations as Alexander-Arnold gave the signal of treatment to get medical attention and he finally walked away with a limp which seemed to be at the thigh.

Half time Madrid were enjoying a massive 2-0 lead, but the departure of their new full-back still cast a shadow on the performance. Nonetheless, the dominance of Madrid increased once again at the start of the second half, despite the fact that Xabi Alonso has had to undergo additional rotations. Afterwards, in 59th minute, Mbappe won the game with his second of the night and his 16 th goal in LaLiga of the season. It was another long-range shot, and, like the one before, it was a thunderbolt of how ruthlessly he can bring half-chances to a welcome finish, and it as much killed off the hopes of Athletic.

Lastly, when the game entered the final phases, Madrid suffered further setbacks with Camavinga as well being taken off due to going down. Nonetheless, despite the accumulation of changes, the quality of the pitch was indisputable. As time elapsed to ten minutes, Alonso pulled off both Mbappe and Vinicius, the latter was embracing his manager as he left the field a little yet significant gesture that showed the cohesiveness within the team.

Athletic strained to secure a late bid, throwing crosses and putting long shots at Courtois, however Madrid stood his ground to secure a clean sheet and make a strong message to the rest of the league. It was a full away performance, callous forward, and arranged in the rear, and played by a star who goes on to characterize the season.

Finally, it is the night of Kylian Mbappe. Madrid took three goals and three points home as well as the feeling that their title bid has completely reared its head even despite the fact that Alonso has new things to worry about due to injuries. Real Madrid have their talisman performing all logs and they are still in the game.

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