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.

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

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 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.

Kylian Mbappe scored his first hat-trick with Real Madrid, silencing critics. As he has found his footing, the Frenchman could surpass Ronaldo's tally in his debut season in Spain. Kylian Mbappe has silenced any criticism of his adaptation to Real Madrid with his recent performances.

Real Madrid managed a 5-2 Copa del Rey win against Celta Vigo on Thursday, January 16. Young prodigy Endrick bagged two goals in extra-time to win the match for Los Blancos. Kylian Mbappe (37') and Vinicius Jr (48') gave Los Merengues a two goal lead.

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 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."