Real Madrid Extend Winning Run with 3-0 Victory at Racing Santander
Mbappé scored a contentious early penalty and Madrid added two first-half goals to extend their winning run to six matches.
- On Sunday, Real Madrid took an early lead against Racing Santander after Kylian Mbappe was awarded a controversial 10th-minute penalty from minimal contact by midfielder Lucas Prati, a decision upheld by VAR despite home protests.
- Refereeing consistency became a major talking point at Sardinero, as officials ignored an earlier penalty appeal involving winger Yan Diomande, prompting former referee Iturralde to question why VAR intervened in one instance but not the other.
- Mbappe's penalty goal meant he has now scored against all 24 teams he has faced in LaLiga; midfielder Jude Bellingham extended the lead to 2-0, and Diomande added a third with a volley before halftime.
- Victory allowed Real Madrid to leave Sardinero with all three points, moving the club within three points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona following their win in the Clasico last week.
- Controversy surrounding the penalty has renewed questions about VAR decision consistency in Spanish soccer, with the disparity between the two penalty appeals illustrating challenges officials face when applying technology during high-stakes matches.
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Kylian Mbappe scores penalty to secure 3-0 victory for Real Madrid against Racing Santander
Kylian Mbappé moved past a difficult week by scoring a crucial penalty for Real Madrid. He helped his team win 3-0 against Racing Santander on Sunday. Prior to this match, he narrowly missed winning the Ballon d'Or to Harry Kane. Following the award announcement, he issued an apology for a social media video. The video contained a joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which stirred controversy.
Well launched by a penalty won and transformed by Kylian Mbappé from the 11th minute of the game, Real Madrid won against Racing Santander in Liga this Sunday (0-3). Once again, the arbitral decisions were strongly criticized, with the Catalan press shouting scandal.
Kylian Mbappé again scored in the victory of Real Madrid on Sunday for 3-0 visit to Racing Santander to keep pace with the leader of La Liga, Barcelona.
Real Madrid follows the lead of Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in the Spanish League, with Mbappé still facing controversy in China.
La Liga: Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Santander 3-0
Kylian Mbappe moved on from a tumultuous week by scoring a penalty to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday. The French forward narrowly lost out on the Ballon d’Or to Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane on Monday and then had to apologise after a social media storm following a video in which Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-mbappe-strikes-as-real-madrid-beat-santander-3-0/
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