Real: Mbappé reacts after his brace

Real Madrid bounced back in style after three consecutive draws, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory in Bilbao. Up against an Athletic side usually unbeatable at San Mamés, Los Blancos rediscovered their attacking edge, driven by the unstoppable Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman bagged a brace and provided an assist for Eduardo Camavinga, summing up his night on Instagram with a clear message: “This is my Madrid.”

Xabi Alonso was quick to praise his star's form, highlighting Mbappé's total influence on Madrid's game.

"He's in great shape, he scored two fantastic goals. His movement, his connection with Vini... we took control of the match," he told the press.

An analysis that underlines the growing importance of the number 10 in the Merengue system.

With 25 goals in 20 matches across all competitions already, Mbappé is enjoying a spectacular start to the season and is firmly establishing himself as the attacking face of a Real Madrid side determined to keep pace with Barça in the title race.