KYLIAN MBAPPE and Jude Bellingham left fans drooling as they linked up for an “insane, world-class combo” in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Alaves.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men secured a narrow victory at the Bernabeu last night to go six points behind Barcelona — who still have a game in hand.
Luca Vazquez and Rodygo were both on the score sheet as Alaves netted two late strikes to leave Real sweating in the final moments.
But undoubtedly the star goal of the game occurred in the 40th minute when Mbappe slammed home his seven effort of the season.
The Frenchman only arrived on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and already looks settled in his new home.
But his effort was so good that it left Real fans gobsmacked as he linked up with star midfielder Bellingham.
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Collecting the ball from deep, Mbappe whizzed past an opponent before cheekily flicking a pass to Bellingham.
The England ace pivoted round to face goal as Mbappe broke through the defence with a darting run.
And Bellingham found the striker with pinpoint accuracy in a lightning-quick move.
Mbappe took the ball under control with ease before slashing sideways into Alaves’ box.
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But there would be no mercy for the visitors as he sliced a spicy shot past their goalie and into the side of the goal.
It saw Los Blancos fans leap to their feet in amazement as they celebrated another Mbappe strike.
And fans at home were as equally impressed.
One said: “An insane, world-class combo.”
Another declared: “Top quality.”
One noted: “It’s looking good.”
Another added: “Want to see more of these.”
Bellingham and Mbappe’s link-up comes after Real chiefs put them on the same pay level.
Mbappe arrived on a record £12.6million annual pay package, putting him well clear of Real’s other earners.
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But Florentino Perez feared it could cause friction among his other top stars.
So Bellingham and Vinicius Jr are now both earning the same annual £12.6m wage too — the highest any player in Real’s history has pocketed.
Kylian Mbappe ‘snaps up £15m mansion in Beckham’s old neighbourhood’ next door to Real Madrid legend and Hollywood star
By Gerard Couzens
KYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly splashed out more than £15million on a mansion in Madrid.
The French superstar, whose drawn-out transfer to Real Madrid has finally being confirmed, is said to have finalised the purchase late last month.
Respected Spanish daily La Razon says the house he has bought is in the exclusive Madrid suburb of La Moraleja, where David Beckham spent most of his time living when he was in the Spanish capital.
And it says his neighbours will include former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos and his stunning model wife Pilar Rubio as well as Hollywood star Richard Gere and his Spanish publicist wife Alejandra Silva.
La Razon said Mbappe had considered the gated estate of La Finca where Jude Bellingham lives and Cristiano Ronaldo still owns property as an option.
But it reported the 25-year-old, who threw an extravagant party for 250 guests at a stylish Italian restaurant a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, ended up opting for La Moraleja a 15-minute drive from Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex because it was “more comfortable.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
