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.

Mbappé now has 22 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid this season after his first hat trick for the club in Saturday's victory over Real Valladolid.

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.

After the match, he shared this message on social media. Kylian Mbappé is showcasing a new side of himself at Real Madrid. While much of the focus remains on the team’s overall struggles ...

Real Madrid are hoping to be the final team to qualify for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, and they are on course to do so after taking the lead in their last 16 tie against Celta Vigo.Carlo

(AP Photo/Pablo Garcia) Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring his side’s 2nd goal against Celta de Vigo during a Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain ...

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."

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 Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid has made waves in the football world, and his presence has certainly left an impression on many, including former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart. Recently,

It is not everytime we see a footballer openly praise an opponent, especially during a match. However, that is exactly what happened during Valladolid’s recent encounter with Real Madrid, as