Real Madrid needed extra time to defeat Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey round of 16, but the extra half hour shouldn't overshadow some of the positives coming out of the match.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was one of the few players that walked out of the Santiago Bernabeu on the good side of the fans, but they were not in his good books.The French forward opened the

Mbappé has started 2025 in unstoppable form. He is edging closer to surpassing the goals scored by the Portuguese superstar in his first season with Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé credits a change in mentality for starting to play better for Real Madrid. Mbappé has struggled in his first season with Madrid but has been gradually meeting the expectations that came with his high profile.

Kylian Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid differs significantly from Cristiano Ronaldo's. Mbappé joined a reigning champion, immediately contributing to title wins.

On Matchday 22 in La Liga, Jamie Kemp runs the rule over three fixtures across the top-flight, including a 4/1 tip for a Kylian Mbappe brace in Real Madrid's match at Espanyol

A 3-0 win away at Real Valladolid on Saturday was their fourth successive win in La Liga. Los Pucelanos are bottom of the table and before and during the match their fans protested loudly against their president — and Madrid legend — Ronaldo Nazario for his management of the club.

Kylian Mbappé has admitted he was "thinking a lot" as he struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid, saying he "couldn't do any worse."

Kylian Mbappé admitted he is now close to his best after scoring twice in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Las Palmas on Sunday, saying "I've adapted to the team now, and I can play as I want."

Real Madrid learned their quarter-final opponent in the Copa del Rey earlier today, and they avoided the top two teams, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. They will

Real Madrid triumphed over Celta Vigo 5-2 in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a nail-biting match that went into extra time. Endrick's double and goals from Mbappe, Vinicius, and Valverde ...