Kylian Mbappe has given his verdict on the new superhero-themed nickname that Real Madrid’s “Fantastic Four” forwards have earned.
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- Mbappe has taken goal tally to 28
- Bellingham, Vinicius & Rodrygo also starring
- Difficult to contain formidable quartet
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WHAT HAPPENED?
World Cup winner Mbappe became the latest ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu when completing a move from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent in the summer of 2024. He took a while to settle in new surroundings, with the Frenchman now being asked to operate as a central striking No.9.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
He has, however, taken his goal tally for the season to 28 through 38 appearances after netting a stunning hat-trick against Manchester City in the second leg of their heavyweight Champions League knockout phase play-off – keeping the Blancos on course to defend their European crown.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mbappe is starring alongside Brazil internationals Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, while Jude Bellingham is another Ballon d’Or contender that possesses match-altering ability. When functioning at their best as a unit, said quartet can become almost unplayable.
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WHAT KYLIAN MBAPPE SAID
They have been billed as the “Fantastic Four”, in a nod to the superhero team from Marvel comics, and Mbappe has told of that moniker: “We like it, yes. I think we are playing very well, we are playing better every day and with the sacrifice that the manager asks of us.”
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