Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-0 pre-season victory over Tirol, with Kylian Mbappe netting twice. Madrid’s dominant performance saw goals from Militao and Rodrygo, alongside Mbappe’s brace. Bayern Munich also won their friendly, setting the stage for the upcoming season.
Kylian Mbappe showcased his brilliance with two goals as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 victory against Tirol in a pre-season friendly held on Tuesday. The match displayed Madrid's attacking prowess and provided a glimpse of what fans can expect in the upcoming season.
The game started with Madrid asserting their dominance early on. Arda Guler almost opened the scoring within the first eight minutes, striking the woodwork with a well-taken shot. Shortly after, Tirol's goalkeeper, Adam Stejskal, was called into action, making a remarkable double save to deny Aurelien Tchouameni and Guler.
Madrid's persistence paid off in the 10th minute when Eder Militao rose above the defense to meet Brahim Diaz's cross. His looping header found the back of the net, giving Real Madrid a deserved lead.
Mbappe then announced his presence, doubling the advantage just three minutes later. He timed his run impeccably to latch onto Guler's pass, unleashing a powerful shot that soared into the roof of the net.
The second half saw Madrid continue their attacking onslaught. Guler once again found himself unlucky, hitting the woodwork for the second time in the match. Mbappe, however, continued to shine, extending Madrid's lead in the 59th minute.
Tchouameni's through ball released Mbappe, who calmly rounded the onrushing goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the empty net from a tight angle.
Tirol managed a single shot on goal, comfortably saved in the 69th minute, but it was Madrid who remained clinical in front of goal. Mbappe turned provider in the 81st minute, slipping the ball through to Rodrygo, who finished with a precise shot into the bottom corner.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich also secured a victory in their friendly, defeating Grasshoppers with goals from Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare. They are preparing for the DFL-Supercup against Stuttgart.
Mbappe's stellar performance underscores his ambition for the new season. He had the best goalscoring debut season in Madrid’s history in 2024-25, and he looks hungry for more ahead of the new campaign.
Madrid's attacking display highlighted their potential, creating 3.5 expected goals (xG) compared to Tirol's 0.41. The team's 14 shots reflected their attacking intent. As they prepare for their LaLiga opener against Osasuna, Madrid fans have every reason to be optimistic about the season ahead.