But beyond the result, this match marked a significant moment in Kylian Mbappe’s career, as he scored his first-ever direct free-kick goal, etching his name ... he cheekily chipped the ball down the middle, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way—a ...

Rosier laid the ball off for Rodriguez ... on the edge of the area and Mbappe capitalised on the gilt-edged opportunity in style after a superbly worked free-kick routine with Fran Garcia.

Thankfully for the Brazilian, Real Madrid could advance, although the match needed extra time and a penalty kick shootout. Nonetheless, some might want to know why Kylian Mbappe didn't attempt the ...

Ferland Mendy had received the ball from Thibaut Courtois ... an anti-climax set to the background music of Kylian Mbappe's cackle.

Mbappe settled the game after Fran Garcia set him up from a free kick. The 26-year-old made his way around the pitch to the bench to dedicate the goal to goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis.