Kylian Mbappe Discusses Goal Target After Scoring in Real Madrid Debut
- Kylian Mbappe scored on his Real Madrid debut to help his new team win the UEFA Super Cup
- The Champions League holders beat Europa League winners Atalanta 2-0 in Warsaw, Poland
- Mbappe shared his thoughts about the possibility of scoring 50 goals in the 2024/25 season
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Kylian Mbappe made his long-awaited debut for Real Madrid, and it was successful.
The Frenchman was named in Carlo Ancelotti's starting eleven for Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup clash against Atalanta and scored.
Federico Valverde also scored to help the Spanish giants lift the trophy for a record-breaking sixth time.
The World Cup winner had an uneventful first half. In the 59th minute, Valverde opened the scoring for Real Madrid thanks to Vinicius Junior's brilliant pass.
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Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso produced a phenomenal performance, denying Vinicius and Jude Bellingham in Warsaw.
However, he couldn't stop Mbappe from scoring his first goal for his new club. The ex-Paris Saint-Germain star fired into the top corner thanks to Bellingham's neat pass in the 68th minute, per Eurosport.
Will Mbappe hit 50 goals?
The France captain was asked about his targets for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
"We're at Real Madrid, we have no limit, I have no limit," Mbappe said via BeIn Sports.
"If I can score 50 goals, it's 50. But the most important thing is to win and improve as a team, because we're going to win as a team."
"It was a great night. I've been waiting for this moment a long time, to play in this shirt, with this badge, for these fans. It's a great moment for me."
The 25-year-old has scored 44 and 41 goals in all competitions in the last two seasons.
Mbappe thirsty for more titles
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mbappe wasted no time in making his intentions clear after securing his first trophy with Real Madrid during his debut for the club.
The Frenchman played a pivotal role in helping Los Blancos claim a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday night.
Mbappe outlined his ambitions for more silverware with the Merengues. "First title with the best club in the world!!!! Let's go for more!!!!" he wrote on social media.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke